The Road Journal
Unfiltered dispatches, road grit updates, and raw stories written directly from highway shoulders and cheap motel rooms across America.
Day 1 and Travel
This morning, I rolled out of Browns Mills, New Jersey, ready for another day on the road during my Skate Across America journey. Along the way, I made a few stops to pick up supplies, but the best part of the day wasn't what I bought—it was the incredible people I met. So many kind strangers stopped to encourage me, share conversations, and even provided food to help keep me going. Your generosity is a reminder that there is so much good in this world, and every act of kindness helps push this mission forward. Tonight, I've safely arrived in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey. With the extreme heat continuing across the region, I'll be staying with family of the founders of Building Bridges for Brianna so I can avoid any heat-related health issues and be ready to continue the journey safely. This adventure isn't just about skateboarding across America—it's about spreading hope, raising awareness for mental health and burn survivors, and proving that together, we can make a difference. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Every mile, every share, every donation, and every word of encouragement keeps this mission moving forward.
Day 2
The heatwave has definitely started and very greatful for the support here in Cape may area. It was such a messing to meet everyone here. Especially the Ford family your story is amzing and thank you for spending the time on the boardwalk with me. I was worried I would feel lost and alone out by myself doing this trip, tho im learning im not. Thank you to everyone's support and prayers.
Day 3-4
Day 5 Lower New Jersey Area
Day 6 Final day in New Jersey
Day 7 -112 Heat Advisory
This past few days have been so memorable with every person I got to meet and talk to. Alot of the locals took the time to show me around the area since I definitely did not know my way around. I got the chance to talk to all age groups young and old and we talked, laughed alot and cried a little. There's a powerful message behind this journey and every bit of support means the world . Thank you everyone for all the kind words and support during this heat wave. A big thank you to* Building Bridges for Brianna*. Go to their Facebook and give them a big thank you for me , and follow on Facebook Skateboard across america for more frequent post and updates . (The total miles today are from all the days added togther i was here in CapeMay area . )Next stop is Lewis ,
Made it to New Jersey, and tomorrow I officially begin my Skate Across America journey! After months of planning, training, and preparing, it’s finally time to step on my skateboard and begin an adventure that will take me across the United States to raise awareness for mental health and burn survivors. This journey is about so much more than skating. It’s about showing people that no matter what you’ve been through, there is always hope. Every mile represents resilience, healing, and the power of never giving up. I’ll be sharing the highs, the lows, the incredible people I meet, and the stories that remind us why this mission matters. I hope you’ll follow along, share my journey, and help spread the message that together, we can make a difference, one mile, one conversation, and one life at a time. Thank you to everyone who has believed in this mission and helped make this dream a reality. Your support means everything.
The heatwave has definitely started and very greatful for the support here in Cape may area. It was such a messing to meet everyone here. Especially the Ford family your story is amzing and thank you for spending the time on the boardwalk with me. I was worried I would feel lost and alone out by myself doing this trip, tho im learning im not. Thank you to everyone's support and prayers.
Its HOT 🔥 here in lower New Jersey tho that didnt stop me from getting out to a local diner for lunch and get the chance to hear from a older gentleman. He started by asking me about my skateboard,witch opened the flood gate to a very eye opening conversation. It doesn't matter what age you are, mental heath can come in so many different shapes and forms and doesn't care what age you are. Keep fight;ng! I believe in you. You are a star
This past few days have been so memorable with every person I got to meet and talk to. Alot of the locals took the time to show me around the area since I definitely did not know my way around. I got the chance to talk to all age groups young and old and we talked, laughed alot and cried a little. There's a powerful message behind this journey and every bit of support means the world . Thank you everyone for all the kind words and support during this heat wave. A big thank you to* Building Bridges for Brianna*. Go to their Facebook and give them a big thank you for me , and follow on Facebook Skateboard across america for more frequent post and updates . (The total miles today are from all the days added togther i was here in CapeMay area . )Next stop is Lewis ,
Day 8 . . . Wheels on water
Pushed out of Courthouse, new jersey and made it to the capemay ferry for a ride over the bay to Lewis , Delaware. and made it all the way down route 1 to ocean city , Maryland. Amazing journey down the coast line and glad i got to meet everyone while I passed Bethany Beach. Im staying just outside ocean city so I can stop into the skateboard shop Get Gnarly right on the board walk to restock on bearings and new wheels. Ill be posting updates and pictures on skateboard across america Facebook.
9-10.... bumb in the road.
Made it safe to ocean city Maryland tho passing bethany beach in rolled my ankle a little and didnt think much at the time yesterday tho this morning it was pins and needles. Got it all taken care of with some help. So going to take it light and push out Thursday morning. Its times like this that remind me that even tho I may fall a few times here n there tho i have the choice to get back up to reach my goal or stay down. I have some big goals i plan on reaching so Ill keep pushing forward 💪
11-12 ...rainy nights 🌙
13-14 ...woods and trails
I pussed out of maryland yesterday and made great timing going Into Delaware. I stoped past Clayton , Delaware for a late lunch and made it just outside of goergetown to a nice little camp ground . After getting everything setup for the night realized it was gonna be a rainy night . I got all settled in for the night and checked my messages and got a random one from someone I recently meet in upper jeresy area. He wanted to reach out to tell me he got his 30 day sober tag and thank me for taking the time to talk to him that day. Never know what a simple conversation may help someone through mentally they are hiding insiding.
Made it to Killens Pond State Park in Delaware. Such a great spot with the waterpark, lake , sports complex, and the campground. Onky downfall bad cell service. Tho ; its ok to disconnect from the cell phone every once and a while lol. I never really to the time to sit and think about all of the paths ive gotten to take. Especially when I come to a Y in the path and unsure of witch way to choose. These past few days I have gotten the chance to self reflect while skating thru the corn feilds of delware camping out. I always meet some cool people camping. One couple I got to talk to was from Tennessee that own a small restaurant and a gentleman that is from new york thats in real-estate. Tho beyond that I got to hear the ups n downs of their life's and the paths that they chosen to get them wherever they are today in life. It is really a blessing to be on this journey, sharing the story's, spreading the message. Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement.
14-15 out in the feilds
Leaving camping it was about a 12mile skate to town with nothing but corn feilds. Traffic was low and weather was ok so I made great time into the next town. There is another heat wave coming so ill have to plan accordingly. By the end ofthe day i was plain worn out.
16-17 turn up the heat
Another hot day with 100°+ temps. So today was a lay low and route planning kinda day. I have been doing my best to keep up with all the messages and comments ; I just appreciate all the support from everyone and plan to just keep pushing forward.
18-19... we the people
With this crazy weather and smoke its been interesting past few days. Haven't been putting alot of miles in tho im still pushing along. I have meet so many amazing people. Dave, Sara,Elliot,Aj, Bob and Scott to name a few. Much love to everyone and hope to see you all again soon. I will be in Pennsylvania here in the next few days , so stay tuned .