Author Topic: RIP Kevin Wilkins (Read 18415 times)

blurst_of_times · « **on:** December 02, 2020, 09:35:50 AM »

Kevin Wilkins was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Link to the GoFundMe below:

https://gf.me/u/zax3az

mattchew · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2020, 09:55:03 AM »

Fuck, truly awful news. Amazing skater and writer.
Toner was the highlight of TWS for me growing up.

EdLawndale · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2020, 10:47:07 AM »

Nice of you to share this, Blurst. He's a good guy, has given a lot to skateboarding and it looks like he has a lot of people who care about him. Hope he caught it relatively early.

os89 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2020, 02:29:55 PM »

Quote from: EdLawndale on December 02, 2020, 10:47:07 AM

Nice of you to share this, Blurst. He's a good guy, has given a lot to skateboarding and it looks like he has a lot of people who care about him. Hope he caught it relatively early.

Fuck cancer, hope they got that shit early too. You really just never know. Shalom

weregoingunion · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2020, 03:07:28 PM »

kevin wrote the first skate book i ever read. gonna throw in, fuck cancer.

banksandledges · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2020, 03:28:25 PM »

Just donated. Kevin is awesome and cancer is not. Sending good vibes out to him and his family. You got this Kevin!

Donkey Lips · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2020, 04:27:48 PM »

Quote from: blurst_of_times on December 02, 2020, 09:35:50 AM

Kevin Wilkins was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Link to the GoFundMe below:

https://gf.me/u/zax3az

Thanks for sharing this. All the best to Kevin. Hope he beats this.

mattchew · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2020, 11:18:49 AM »

Was able finally able to donate today, bumping for others.

botefdunn · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2020, 10:52:13 PM »

Quote from: weregoingunion on December 02, 2020, 03:07:28 PM

kevin wrote the first skate book i ever read. gonna throw in, fuck cancer.

such a strange coincidence, my mom was telling me she wanted to try and understand skating a little bit yesterday on the phone, I told her to go in my storage and find Kevin's book. Still the best of its kind to this day. I wish him the best.

Olympus Mons · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2020, 04:03:49 PM »

Quote from: botefdunn on December 14, 2020, 10:52:13 PM

Quote from: weregoingunion on December 02, 2020, 03:07:28 PM
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kevin wrote the first skate book i ever read. gonna throw in, fuck cancer.
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such a strange coincidence, my mom was telling me she wanted to try and understand skating a little bit yesterday on the phone, I told her to go in my storage and find Kevin's book. Still the best of its kind to this day. I wish him the best.

What book is this?

botefdunn · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2020, 01:12:00 AM »

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1798093.Skateboarding

D10S · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2020, 08:39:59 AM »

wishing him the best!

Jud Nestorkins · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2021, 11:28:03 PM »

I am 29 years old and have never lost a close family member until a month ago when my Grandpa died from prostate Cancer. Hopefully after I start my new job next week I can throw a little cash his way. Cancer sucks and if there is a god (which I don't believe there is), he is a scumbag for allowing to happen!

EdLawndale · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2023, 01:47:04 PM »

Looks like Kevin is still dealing with this cancer situation. I'm sure any support would be appreciated. He has taken over the updates section of his GoFundMe so if you enjoy his writing, there's an opportunity to read material from him (and support).

gub · « **Reply #14 on:** December 07, 2023, 07:03:19 AM »

fingerdeepknuckledeep · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2024, 10:13:25 PM »

Bump

Donate here:

Gofundme.com/kevin-wilkins-fund

Hastings · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2024, 02:42:50 AM »

Genuine question. Do they just let you die/hope for the best in America if you do not have insurance? Seems insane.

Andrew · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2024, 05:17:50 AM »

yes and it is insane

bump/sticky

Big Brother · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2025, 05:50:21 AM »

There is a new link for Kevin and his family if anyone wants to help.

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/83mrm5

brycickle · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2025, 02:01:46 PM »

Hey y'all. Kevin is on home hospice now. His go fund me and meal train are still open if you have some to spare to help out his family. His loss will be a huge blow to the skateboarding community.

botefdunn · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2025, 05:55:44 PM »

I'm so sorry to hear this, but thank you for letting us know.

SlapTM · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2025, 11:27:13 PM »

Fuck this is terrible. Got the chance to hang with Kevin in Nebraska once on a tour and he rode his bike all the way to meet up with us to hang and shoot the shit. Kevin was a great writer, rad skateboarder and even better human. He was always so optimistic since first diagnosed and had such high spirits the last 5 years and seemed like he’d power through it. Such a bummer to see and Kevin will be greatly missed.

GoneWithTheSchwinn · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2025, 12:01:50 AM »

He's been an inspiration and encourager to and for many many people. Sending all the good vibes I have to him. Donate if you can.

mattchew · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2025, 06:19:10 AM »

Quote from: mattchew on December 02, 2020, 09:55:03 AM

Fuck, truly awful news. Amazing skater and writer.
Toner was the highlight of TWS for me growing up.

Glad he’s persevered over the last five years, thanks for all your contributions Kevin.

Cuban_Lynx · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2025, 06:16:34 AM »

Horrible news, RIP

layzieyez · « **Reply #25 on:** November 05, 2025, 07:32:14 AM »

Rest in peace.

Thank you for the inspiration over the years Mr. Wilkins. Your words enriched my skateboard journey over the decades.

Fongstarr. · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2025, 07:32:36 AM »

Weededed · « **Reply #27 on:** November 05, 2025, 07:41:01 AM »

Rest In Peace.

gub · « **Reply #28 on:** November 05, 2025, 08:03:48 AM »

aleksander · « **Reply #29 on:** November 05, 2025, 08:09:53 AM »

God fucking damnit. Rest in Peace to a real one.

Author Topic: RIP Kevin Wilkins (Read 18415 times)

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