1st Annual Skate Dark to Light
2025 Event
Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our 1st Annual Skate Dark to Light!
We kicked things off at 4:30 AM with 12 skaters by 4:45 AM, and by 6:00 AM we had over 25 people on site, with about 40 participants in and out throughout the morning.
Together, we raised $742.45 for the Golden Family Center
- $300.00 from the donations table
- $442.45 from Semicolon sales donations
Which is awesome for our first year
This event came to life from a seed idea at the @GoldenFamilyCenter to host a satellite version of @pushtoheal’s #skatedarktolight, paired with our own deep understanding and commitment to suicide prevention awareness here at Semicolon Skateboards.
Big shout-out to @ethoscafe.golden for fueling us with Golden’s finest coffee, all the fixings, and fresh-baked muffins. Absolute legends.
Suicide is real, and the numbers are growing. Let’s all do our part to help our friends and loved ones through life’s rough patches. Everyone struggles sometimes, and everyone’s feelings are valid. We don’t always need to understand what someone is going through — we just need to show empathy, remind them they are not alone, and be there in the moments they need us.
Why skateboarding?
Skateboarding is more than just tricks — it’s a powerful tool for mental health and resilience. It teaches us to fall, get back up, and try again. It builds patience, persistence, and self-belief. It creates space for healthy self-challenge, self-expression, and community connection. For those who are struggling, skateboarding provides an outlet: a way to focus energy, release emotions, and find belonging.
At Semicolon Skateboards, we believe the act of skating mirrors life itself — it’s about overcoming setbacks, embracing growth, and carrying on when things get hard. Falling is part of the process — in skating, and in life.
Already excited for next year
Sk8 Dark to Light – Golden, BC
Expanding from Hull Services' (Push To Heal) - Skate Dark to Light and the Centre for Suicide Prevention’s Run For Life, we are honoured to host our own local event in collaboration with the Golden Family Center, Sideways Strategies, and the Golden Skateboard Association.
Sk8 Dark to Light is a journey from night into sunrise, carrying forward the light of those we’ve lost.
A campaign to:
Remember loved ones lost to suicide
Raise awareness for suicide prevention
Celebrate skateboarding and the power of connection
Encourage open conversations and normalize struggle
Support local mental health services
Event Details
Date: September 2026 (Date TBD)
Time: 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Golden Skatepark
Together, we’ll skate into the sunrise, remembering friends and family, raising awareness, and fundraising to support the Golden Family Center. Coffee, snacks, and reflection will guide us as we embrace the journey from darkness into light.
How to Participate
- Join in person – Come to the event and bring a donation for the Family Center.
- Set a fundraising goal for yourself and encourage others to donate to your skate session.
- Limited Edition Board – Purchase a Semicolon Dark to Light skateboard, with all proceeds going to the cause.
- Just want to show support, you can donate though our site.
- Skate Anywhere – Skate wherever you are. Share your journey on Instagram with the #skatedarktolight2026 hashtag and tagging @semicolonskateboards and @pushtoheal
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