The Daulton Jones Benefit BMX Jam yesterday was a complete success. A great turnout, perfect weather, and lots of awesome bmx going down. I am completely exhausted and have tons of info, photos, and more to report on the entire weekend over the next day or so.

We raised over $1300 which went straight to the Jones family to help with the tremendous costs associated with Daulton’s care. Daulton, Phil and his family were completely overwhelmed and it was great to see Daulton and he be able to spend the afternoon watching everyone ride. There was a long jump contest, highest air, 2 rounds of footdown in the bowl, and a best trick contest, along with tons of raffles and giveaways. It was an amazing fun day for all in attendance.

There’s also a Fender Guitar amp donated to the cause that will be on Ebay shortly, along with two special edition pairs of Nike6.0 shoes, all proceeds to the Jones family again. More on that here in the next few days. Also, for those who couldn’t make it but would still like to donate, a Paypal donation account is in the works for continuous giving.

Hats off to all the hard work put in by Zach Rogers, BJ Wolfe, Karl Poynter and the Hardcore Sportz crew, Leigh Ramsdell and Adam Banton, Nik Pawlak, and shouts to everyone who came out and supported the event.

Heres a photo i lifted from the Hardcore Sportz website HardcoreSportz.com. More to come. This is HS team member Andy Sizemore at the event.

Recently Eastern Rider Phil Jones’ little brother Dalton Jones was paralyzed in an accident. He is recovering and Phil and his father are facing enormous bills and costs associated with Dalton’s care. The Charlotte BMX Community is coming together to lend a helping hand in raising some much-needed cash for Phil and his father in their time of need.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11th – GRAYSON SKATEPARK – CHARLOTTE, NC
1pm till Dark – $10 jam to ride all afternoon and win some rad prizes and help out.
Pads and Helmet are required to ride the park, so be sure to bring yours.

The park is located at the Naomi Drenan Recreation Center – 750 Beal Street, Charlotte NC 28211
Park website is http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Skate+Parks/Grayson+Skatepark.htm

Spread the word, show up, and lend a helping hand to a fellow bmx’er.

BJ Wolfe setup a Facebook Event page if you wanna see if your friends are going. You can add an RSVP  if you want to (not required) to let people know you’ll be there!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146620676446

Don’t forget also the Eastern Death of Fun video premiere party at Seamus’s warehouse on Sat. Night before the jam.