Trevor Parker wanted to let the community know about his upcoming 100 day 2,000 mile planned odyssey from the northern tip of Washington to the edge of Tijuana, Mexico, to raise money for the Eddy House in Reno and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with an upcoming hitting the road party.
Born and raised in Reno, Parker, a bartender, says he’s spent nearly his entire life in one neighborhood, in a household greatly affected by addiction. He calls his “Pacific Push” ride one of transformation.
Parker’s dad died when he was six. He says he almost died himself in an alcohol-related skateboarding accident.
“For the first 30 years of my life, I had no respect for myself or authority,” he says. “But getting clean and sober changed everything.”
Backing him for the ride is Noble Pie Parlor, sponsoring Parker with $15 a day for meals as he travels.
“I don’t even have enough money to do this trip,” he says, “but I’m doing it anyway — because kindness really can make the world go round.”
Along the way he plans to perform random acts of kindness daily.
A send-off celebration fundraiser is being planned for July 11th at the EP Listening Lounge.
The all-day event will feature live music, art installations, a raffle, food trucks, and a clothing, skateboard and bike drive to benefit the Eddy House for at-risk youths.
“This isn’t just about skating,” Trevor says. “It’s about creating a movement — a ripple effect of good energy and action… You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference,” Trevor says. “You just have to move — even if it’s one push at a time.”