An Unprecedented Contest
Unprecedented – like a switch front blunt down the Brooklyn Banks nine rail – !!Get Hyped!! – The Maloof Money Cup is coming to New York and it is going to be a sick event filled with unprecedented tricks at a skatepark that pays tribute to the unique history of New York City skateboarding.
Details: June 5-6, 2010 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.
The greatest acts of philanthropy are not reactions, but occur in forethought with the inclination to benefit the well-being of humanity.
When I think about what the Maloof Brothers are doing for skateboarding, for Queens, and New York City it is difficult to express the true meaning of what is happening. – more details to come – but here’s a brief overview:
- The 1st Maloof Money Cup at the OC Fair & Event Center in is considered the greatest skateboarding competition in the world in Orange County, Calif. (And it has a replica inspired by the Brooklyn Banks.)
- The Maloof family are fans of greatness and recognize the triumphs of world class athletes and like other world class athletes, skateboarders should be compensated for their great acts of achievement.
- Honoring New York City’s contribution in the evolution of street skating, the street course in Flushing Meadows Corona Park will tribute important local skate spots throughout the five boroughs, some of which have been lost – or will be lost in the evolution of this city, but never forgotten.
- New York City and the local skateboarding community will inherit an important living landmark, inspired by historical landmarks that future generations of skateboarders and others will have the opportunity to experience.
- Other Quick Facts:
* First contest to build a concrete skate plaza for competition & donate it to the host city
* Offers the largest prize purse in competition history – nearly $250,000 in cash and prizes, with $100,000 going to the NY winner.
* FREE ADMISSION to NY contest
* Special Wild Card entry format specifically to offer select local NY skaters the opportunity to compete
Check out the Maloof Money Cup’s official site
The Brooklyn Bank Rail is so nice they accidentally listed it twice in the picture. 
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The Origin of Philanthropy: Prometheus was a Greek titan whose name meant “forethought”. The gods considered his nature to be “philanthropos tropos” meaning he had a “humanity-loving character”. Prometheus gave the humans two empowering gifts; fire (symbol of enlightenment, science, and engineering) and blind hope (optimism). In short, the great Titan gave to humanity the ability to pursue a better life and the unwavering hope that they could.
