Hagerstown youth looking for skate-park backing

Young people in Hagerstown are looking for a little help getting funding for their dream – a skate park.

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They’re hoping to have it completed by the end of the year – but they can’t do it without a little help.

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Currently, they’re waiting on a grant from the Hagerstown Council - but they’re getting some resistance from certain members.

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If that grant falls through, they’ll need to raise $150,000 on their own.

They’ve already received a number of grants – including the Tony Hawk Foundation.

Find out how you can contribute the kids’ cause.