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Volunteer Spotlight – Teresa Taylor
I have been married to my hubby Pete for 28 years. Our son Sam is 14 and loves skateboarding. I work full time as a national Licensing Supervisor for Coldwell Banker Realty and have my own Pampered Chef business as an Independent Consultant. My hobbies are cooking and baking, reading and watching Hallmark movies 🙂 I am passionate about bringing JOY to peoples’ lives and helping people reach their goals. I was raised in a Read more…
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Rider Spotlight – Danny Wyant
My name is Danny Wyant. I attend Southview Middle School. I have an older brother and a twin sister. I love skateboarding, snowboarding and playing xbox with friends. Being a Christ follower means being kind and gentler to others and hoping for the best for them and others. To me, being a disciple means telling others God is on their side and willing to help them through what they are going through. I got contacted Read more…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Mike Ashley, Board Member
Hi everyone. My name is Michael Ashley. I am the Area Director for TreeHouse, Bloomington. I have been married 20 years and we have 3 kids: (Josh (15), Kate (12) and Luke (9). I enjoy design, reading and yard work. I am passionate about my wife, philanthropy and helping folks take next steps in their lives to do good in our communities. I became a follower of Jesus in 8th grade through the Pacific Garden Read more…
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Rider Spotlight – Chader Burton
My name is Chader. I’m currently enrolled at Dunwoody in their electricians program. My hobbies mostly revolve around cars and skateboarding. I’ve been skateboarding for two years and I’ve been working on cars and racing ever since I was a kid. I got connected to JSAW by having friends that are a part of JSAW. They invited me to join them and I have been involved ever since. I have grown in my faith by Read more…
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JSAW’s Response to Covid-19
During these difficult times of social distancing, we have never been more committed to carrying out our mission. JSAW is continually working to transform action sports culture by turning riders into disciples. It has been a very fast paced few weeks of continual changes and constant updates from both national and local governments. In light of all the changes, we wanted to share with you the measures we are taking to slow the spread of Read more…
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2020 Winter Recap
To reach people no one is reaching, we do things no one is doing. Being on the hill is what makes a difference. JSAW’s staff is on the snow, riding at least two days a week throughout the winter. We build friendships and get opportunities to share our faith, pray for riders who get injured, and encourage them. We help coach riders who are learning new tricks, film for them and then invite them to Read more…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Sherry Olson
Hello, my name is Sherry Olson. I am the mother of 3 grown children and the grandmother of 5 (ages 3-15). I have enjoyed many different jobs over the years from sales clerking to teaching classroom music and directing choirs and musicals. I am currently the assistant in charge of the volunteers and clients at a local food shelf. I love to spend time with my kids and grandkids, garden, read and play the piano. Read more…
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2020 Copper Mtn Trip Report
It can be intimidating strapping in at 12,000 feet with wind in your face that can blow you over. For many of the guys on JSAW’s trip to Copper Mtn., Colorado, it was their first time snowboarding in the mountains. The first day we had bluebird sky and rode from 9-3pm with a quick break for lunch. Then we visited the Woodward Barn, an action sports training facility at the base of the mountain. It Read more…
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Rider Spotlight – Wyatt Oliver
1. PERSONAL: Name /Job, School / Family / Hobbies / Passions My name is Wyatt Oliver. I attend Kennedy High School. I currently have two jobs: I work at a campground and I do construction. My hobbies/passions are BMX and snowboarding. 2. FAITH: What does being a Christ-follower mean to you? / What does being a disciple of Jesus mean to you? Believing in Jesus means staying true to myself and believing there is still Read more…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Ruth Whipple
1. Personal: Name / Career / Family / Hobbies / Passions. My name is Ruth Whipple. I am an RN and homemaker. My family consists of my husband, Chad; daughters, Isabela (19) and Piper(18); sons, AJ and TJ (15). Reading, baking, movies and kid chauffeur are my hobbies and I am passionate about Jesus, my family and being joyful. 2. Faith: When and how you became a Christ-Follower / Biggest Influencer / Journey I have Read more…