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Man skateboarding 1,500 miles from UK to Africa

  • A 21-year-old skateboarder from Brighton is traveling to Tangier over the course of 50 to 60 days to support the Ben Raemers Foundation through fundraising.
  • Allison decided on the trip after struggling with depression and anxiety about a year ago and knowing the charity supports mental health awareness.
  • He is currently in Chartres, France, traveling about 30 miles daily and plans to meet friends in Bordeaux while mostly camping on the route.
  • Allison said skateboarding "saved" him because it requires focus and gives a "dopamine hit" landing tricks, helping to clear worries, and described being on the road as peaceful.
  • This journey highlights the role of physical activity in mental health and aims to increase awareness and funds for a mental health charity honoring a skateboarder who died by suicide.
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Man skateboarding 1,500 miles from UK to Africa

His goal is to raise money for mental health charity.

·Pennsylvania, United States
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The Indiana Gazette Online broke the news in Indiana, United States on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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