Vans “Pass The Bucket” Series To Feature Amy Purdy

Vans will premiere a new series on its offthewall.tv network called “Pass the Bucket,” which will feature a look at what action sports athletes, musicians, artists and foundations are doing to give back to their communities. The first episode, which is available to watch now at offthewall.tv,  will focus on Amy Purdy, an action sports athlete and founder of Adaptive Action Sports, an organization that helps amputees get involved with action sports. Purdy, who had both legs amputated at age 19, is working to get adaptive snowboarding included in the 2014 Olympics. Here is the official press release from Vans:

In church, a passed basket collects money to keep the building lights on.

In alcoholics anonymous, a can is passed collecting money to keep the coffee fresh.

A musician passes a hat keeping his passion alive.

A homeless man holds a cup hoping for handouts to survive.

Each container is filled due to the compassion and generosity of others.

Today, more than ever there is a need for people to become aware of the issues at hand and pro-actively fight for change. The opportunities to be selfless and contribute are endless and the large bucket is passed to you.

Vans is very proud to introduce our new series premiering this week on offthewall.tv, Pass the Bucket, a look into the humanitarian side of today’s most celebrated action sport athletes, musicians, artists and foundations.  Pass the Bucket presents a raw and transparent conversation of today’s shocking realities and potential solutions.

Pass the Bucket, Episode 1:  Amy Purdy

Amy Purdy is a snowboarder, skateboarder, makeup artist, actress, model and also a double leg amputee.  At 19, she contracted Neisseria Meningitis, a form of bacterial meningitis.  The disease affected her circulatory system resulting in the need to amputate both of her legs below the knee.  Her spleen and a kidney had to be removed as well. Two years later, she received a kidney transplant from her father. Her friends now refer to her as “Lucky.”

Amy’s most significant accomplishment to date is in the creation and development of the action sport athletic organization Adaptive Action Sports. In 2005, Amy and her partner Daniel Gale founded the non-profit organization to help adaptive athletes get involved with action sports, art and music. As of 2011, Amy is currently ranked #1 in the world for Adaptive Snowboarding and recently got adaptive sports into 2011 Winter X Games.  Amy’s goal is 2014 Olympic inclusion of Adaptive Snowboarding.

For more information on how you can support Adaptive Action Sports go to www.ADACS.org

About offthewall.tv

offthewall.tv is Vans’ digital on-line network featuring original entertainment from the worlds of action sports, music, art and street culture.  Original series include Adventures with Chris, Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding, Collaboratory, Time & Space, Pass the Bucket and the Vans Comedy Show.  Separate channels explore skate, surf, bmx, moto, art and music.

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The North Face and Vans Continue To Support Protect Our Winters

Protect Our Winters thanks The North Face and Vans for their on-going support in 2011.  Both Vans and TNF have supported POW since 2008 and we sincerely appreciate their ongoing partnership.

Some of the most recent projects POW's undertaken with Vans is the development of the POW/Vans Cirro snowboard boot and the North Face’s “Generations”, a short film about climate change from the perspective of the winter sports community.

POW’s mission is to unite and actively engage the global snow sports community to lead the fight against climate change.

Vans Cirro Boot

Since its introduction, the Cirro has set the pace as one of the best boots in its class. For this next season things only get better. The 2011 Cirro comes equipped with an all-new heat-moldable liner with adjustable fit pads which, along with the new Focus System, allows riders to achieve the ultimate custom fit. 

Vans is proud to continue their support of POW (Protect Our Winters) and its mission to promote awareness of the threat that global climate change represents to the future of winter sports.

Eco Features include:

- Shell construction utilizes 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic and non-toxic water based solvents

- Recycled Cork Series Footbed with Outlast

Other Features:

- Injection-molded backstay maintains response and support, as other shell materials break down

- NEW reengineered Vans Boa Focus System offers three distinct adjustable closure zones for custom fit and support

- Equipped with RECCO Rescue Reflectors

- NEW QuadFit Custom X Thermal Liner with Outlast and adjustable X-Cage for true custom fit capability

- Double Lasted Flight Core Air Outsole

Colors: White (shown), Black

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VF Corp Commended For Climate Change Disclosure

VF Corp–parent company of The North Face, Reef and Vans–has received a nod from the Carbon Disclosure Project for its approach to climate change disclosure.

VF announced today that the Carbon Disclosure Project, a non-profit organization that holds the largest database of primary corporate climate change information in the world and represents more than 500 institutional investors, has featured VF in its “Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index.”

The index, a component of the CDP’s annual S&P 500 Report, comprises 53 constituents of the report that have demonstrated a professional approach to climate change disclosure.

Paul Dickinson, chief executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project, described the implications of a company’s inclusion in the index in a VF press release.

“The Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index recognizes companies that demonstrate good internal data management practices for understanding greenhouse gas emissions, including energy use,” he said. “Companies that make this index have also demonstrated clear consideration of how climate change is and will impact their business. As companies’ understanding of climate change issues grows, they are better placed to take positive action to manage and mitigate its risks.”

Eric C. Wiseman, president and chief executive officer of VF has released this statement:

“We are grateful that in this, our first year of measuring our GHG globally, our efforts have been positively acknowledged. We recognize our responsibility to help manage the earth’s resources to benefit future generations and are committed to minimizing our environmental impact.”

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Vans Snowboard Boots: 2010/11 Boot Preview

Timeless aesthetic appeal, exceptional performance, lightweight construction, quick, efficient, and effective lacing options, married with sustainable/recycled materials characterize Vans 2010/11 snowboard boot line. Recycled material content such as the textiles and synthetics can be found in their Protect Our Winters men’s Cirro and women’s Veil boots. Non-toxic water based glues/cements that are utilized across our entire boot line. Waste reducing processes such as injection molding versus compression molding results in up to 40% less waste. For more info on Vans snowboarding check out vanssnow.com!

Pictured above: Andreas Wiig III Colorway (Orange/Grey): $249 & Hi Standard Colorway (Gum/Hana): $169

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Vans + POW Eco-Friendly Boot

The Vans/POW boots we told you about last March are finally out in stores.

Purchase at Backcountry.com $308.95

Vans & POW Eco-Friendly Boots

Climate change is a major threat to our planet and to the future of snowboarding. In an effort to promote awareness of the issue, Vans has partnered with Protect Our Winters (POW), an organization dedicated to helping reverse the global warming crisis threatening winter sports, on a special snowboard boot project for the 2009-10 snow season. 

Partnering with POW, Vans re-constructed it's top of the line men's Cirro and women's Veil snowboard boots with eco-friendly materials including 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic and non-toxic water-based solvents. The boots also feature Vans' custom designed BOA" focus system, offering riders unprecedented tech and performance in an exceptional, eco-friendly package. 

"We're proud to be such an integral part of this project with Vans - they've really taken it to the next level by looking internally and taking the necessary steps to fight climate change by changing their design and manufacturing processes," said POW's Founder Jeremy Jones. "It's exciting and we hope it influences the rest of the industry". 

Available in early fall 2009, the Vans x POW snowboard boots will be sold at board shops worldwide. 

A portion of proceeds from the collaboration will go to POW, helping to fund programs and educate the consumer toward achieving one goal we all share – protecting our winters.