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Boy Conquers Fears, Creates Skateboards
Jacob Brockhoff faced the unknowns of heart surgery and in conquering them, has launched his own skateboard design firm.
“I picked it because I have a broken heart,” said Jacob of his Broken Hart Bord design, which decorates the red-and-white skateboards he is selling, with proceeds earmarked for the American Heart Association.
“I got the idea because I was drawing pictures, and I remembered I was going to have heart surgery,” the 11-year-old said.
The Palmetto Elementary fifth-grader, who is recovering from heart surgery in June, is selling his own skateboard design from home and at The Yard, a local Bradenton skate shop.
Jacob figured if he had to temporarily give up skateboarding because of his illness, maybe he could at least raise money for a good cause.
“He just ran with it,” she said. “He’s very business-minded at a young age.”
Photo by Paul Videla.
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cassy on July 29th, 2008 8:26 pm
Very inspiring lad. I hope all kids who have undergone any surgery will be as strong as Jacob.
jaeda on July 30th, 2008 12:06 am
he’s a real fighter, though his young age.. he able to survive the said situation he’s in.
Reginald on July 30th, 2008 5:54 am
This an extremely touching post.
Jacob’s entrepreneurship is genuinely commendable.
Kudos to his success!
Nina on August 16th, 2008 7:13 am
Gagan………… Hindu for sky
Emily on August 21st, 2008 7:32 pm
this is my cousin…i love you jacob! he is such a great cuz and he has always been able to do anything he wants…he has gone through a lot and im proud of him…i miss you bud…love you<3…xoxox
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