Today Was Wild | Skate Across America Day 50

Help raise money for this trip, mental health, and addiction here -
www.gofundme.com/f/skateboard...
📍 Today is day 50 of my 3,000+ mile skate from Venice Beach across the country to Virginia Beach ending at the @jackalopefest June 2nd-4th.
🗺️ My route - www.komoot.com/collection/200...
🖼️ Skate Across America Canvases - www.etsy.com/shop/mementoimag...
These canvases were created by Tony Memento and he will be donating 100% of the proceeds to the GoFundMe.

[@ChadCaruso]

Help raise money for this trip, mental health, and addiction here - gofund.me/9af4048d

[@bilbobagginsofbagend]

ok today you finally got me ;) been loving this thing from the very start and today when summer asked about donations i was like: why the hell have i not donated? i see you're close to the goal on gofundme, i'm sure you'll surpass it by a bunch. it's truly awe-inspiring what you are doing, thank you very much and be safe.

[@zigzag2370]

Hey are you coming through north Carolina?

[@zigzag2370]

Word answered my question right away.

[@zigzag2370]

Omg so my daughter and I found your channel last night. We didn't know anything about you. I'm also from long island. I lived around the corner from sports plus and Suffolk county mall. I went to centerreach highschool and hung around monkey head games and castle golf. I moved to north Carolina in 2002. I've also been sober 7 years. Opioids. This journey you're on is sic the reason behind it is righteous you've touched my kids hearts too ❤ thanks for sharing this with us.

[@dumbstupid5065]

Your back could be something as simple as sleeping on a different mattress every night.

[@dmoseley64]

Chad, thanks for taking time out to hang with my kids. Sorry for the crazy questions, my son has no filter.

[@ChadCaruso]

Thanks for coming out! I love the questions. We had a deeper conversation than I do with some adults

[@humblegoddess7772]

@@ChadCaruso I hope you make a nice highlight reel at the end if some fan doesn't already do it for you. So many of your interactions are so beautiful and in a world where everyone is on their phones it is nice to see real interactions with people which we all need more of in my opinion! God bless you and I am equally excited to see your reaction when finally getting to the 'finish line'.

[@LTdesign13]

I wish the show "Kids Say the Darndest Things" was still around...!

[@WSOBLikEaBosS]

When he asked that, for some reason I started crying immediately. My mom and dad are both still alive but for some reason that hit home with me because I felt the kid had lost his mom. And I felt he was asking that in a form of help for himself that they probably didn't get to on camera.

[@dmoseley64]

@@WSOBLikEaBosS his mom, my wife, is very much alive. I don't think he has experienced a loss of any kind in his short life. His mouth just shouts out whatever. I get tired of the questions, but I tell him to never stop asking.

[@12BadRL]

The little kid in the crosswalk just turning and going “is your mom already dead?” 😂 kids man, too candid

[@stephenhenderson7546]

kids say the darnest things.

[@samrusoff]

i wonder if he was asking because his mom passed away already?

[@rallysport4207]

@@samrusoffread in another comment from the dad she is not and is very much alive

[@souperdave2009]

I'm proud of Tennessee and Virginia (and all of America) for the love they have shown you ✌️

[@NicStage]

Yeah, so many people showed up in TN. Probably somewhat because he's so much farther along, but, man, everyone in TN is so stoked and nice. Really cool to see.

[@greenbackmafia_8655]

@@NicStage where in tn is he

[@zaiologyy]

seriously lol Total sweethearts

[@NicStage]

@@greenbackmafia_8655 Nowhere now. He's in Virginia. But he went across TN the long way pretty much through the middle.

[@MiamiMorslav]

You gotta love little kids’ honesty, asking if your parents were dead… his reasoning must have been “well if he’s allowed to do something this crazy his parents must not know so they must be dead” 😂

[@PMoneyMillion]

This is the most wholesome thing on YT currently. Bringing people together! Sending regards from Canada.

[@jakobhp3180]

Check out Geowizard - he has a serie, where he cross a country in a completely straight line. Really good to watch.

[@gh0stm0nst3r6]

Pushing with the kiiiiiiids!

[@fleshtonegolem]

that board better end up in a skate history museum. It's a relic!

[@swanvonmane8533]

"Is your mom already dead?" man, kids always know the most hard hitting questions lol

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

Oh man and that's totally something my kid would say too.

[@blur_710]

It sucks when this happens cause my mom is dead but can't destroy a kid with realism lmao

[@raradesign.]

oh man, but its totally because he's thinking "man my mom wouldn't let me skate across the country"

[@2dthoughts]

@@raradesign. 😂 Facts

[@swanvonmane8533]

@@blur_710 it's a certified kid moment, nothing to do lol

[@danielbinette6365]

I love how you always introduce yourself to people who come up to you all excited 😂😂 so humble and chill!

[@BobWeaver3000]

that little kid riding your board is a true highlight of your journey!! :D

[@JSilva-vj1ek]

Sober for 11 years and watching you succeed on this journey is every bit the inspiration for 11 more. Thank you Chad Caruso. What you're doing and why you are doing it is important and freaking legendary. Don't ever stop.

[@cafetechne]

good job! Sobriety rocks.

[@oDeoxys_]

party on the 12th year huh?

[@lastni2]

That kid just asking that question "is your mom already dead?" is such a kid thing to do. That's why kids kinda shine bright, they ask things because they just are geuninely curious and want to know. but its hilarious when you look at it through adult lenses

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

Awesome Bristol Chamber of Commerce for giving support! Its all this love around America that makes me proud of this nation! Great work Chad!

[@416cyclestyle]

Morning yo!

[@jevinday]

Yooooo!

[@about80crickets]

Yoo

[@firstlast4516]

Chad you are the man! Those kids are gonna remember that for a long time, you're making a difference brother.

[@LarryLeaders]

I never agreed with counting the days you are sober. However I am somewhere around 10+ years cold turkey from opiates.

[@gh0stm0nst3r6]

Congrats fam. Thats huge!

[@ktoescos]

Watching the outpouring of support the communities have been showing you along your journey has restored my faith in humanity. KEEP ON ATTENDING THOSE BOARD MEETINGS BOSS ! YOU GOT THIS ! God bless, one love !, brother !

[@trollerz8025]

Little kids got no filter “ is your mom dead “ 🤣 well that went good

[@facksmasheen]

When a young kid asks to ride my board, I also cannot stop myself from telling them that they are riding it backwards lmao....

[@Unemployedrobots]

I love the cheerleaders 📣 super stoked and excited. Total Forrest Gump on a skateboard. It would be nice to see more of the skate community support Chad. I see lots of shoutouts to Chad on other channels in the comments but I hope some of the more important players in skateboarding acknowledge and validate what this is about. I do believe this to be a worthy cause. If this was to save giraffes he would have been getting international recognition but when it’s for sobriety some people aren’t interested. Anyways I am interested and can’t wait to see you in the Guinness record books mahalo. Save Giraffes humans and all living breathing things🙏🏽save yo self my ninja 🥷 Skate & Live!🤘🏽

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

When I travel I am always reminded that there are so many good people in the world. Sometimes we are hit with all the negative being reported but when you get out at travel you see the real America. Good people supporting others. $50 and a new state. Solid 50 mile push on day 50.

[@souperdave2009]

Was just checking your channel to see how you've been ..keep pushin✌️

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

@@souperdave2009 work got a vote over the last 4 weeks but back in the board this weekend pushing. Tha ks for checking in. The adventures continues, always.

[@christophersantiago6011]

"Damascus, I think I've heard of it". 😂

[@nyslut666]

Your donating all this money, and I don’t think any skateboard brand has even done shit, for this cause, EVER. Truly a LEGEND.

[@7zforce]

People from Tennessee are some of the most incredible people.

[@CherryPie0nRS]

This was my favorite video of the whole bunch, because you passed right through my little town, Abingdon! So cool to see main street in the video. I tried to find you on the road just after but had no luck, still was awesome to hunt for the legend himself. I have family that is struggling with addiction and mental health. This is just a breath of fresh air for everyone involved. Thanks for all you do!

[@robertkeller2309]

America's new favorite ambassador for skateboarding.

[@desyncsounds_]

Kids have no filter, what a question from lil dude lol Big Ups brotha keep pushing! Wish you where rolling through KY!

[@tenettttt]

classic kid moment lol

[@woofdoogy]

The parents could care less lol

[@bermchasin]

"iS yOuR mOM alREadY deAD?!?!?"

[@raukurawaihaha]

That shit hit me. He's probably lost his mum so it's always on his mind😢

[@NotLink182]

He needs to tell just one person that he’s “skating across America to talk to cows” 😂

[@7c9ND2el]

8:16 ... taking time for a little kid left me speechless. Much respect to you and what you do for the younger generation and the skating community! Safe travels and may the wind be at your back.

[@Falconhunter276]

The irony of the comment 'To push myself' just made me crack up.

[@brave6467]

I just donated 🙏 6 years no alcohol in July... You are a inspiration. Love from the PNW💚 THANK YOU brother

[@frankyb602]

@chadcaruso, so nice of you to take time to skate with those kids!! Almost done! Very inspiring!

[@JustinTymeNoren]

Wonderful day. That kid knew you lost a parent. Wow. And the Cow-Yo was satisfying.

[@jeffgordonsmom1730]

That kid brought tears to my eyes, you are a hero to him and i.

[@Rufusdos]

Kent had such a good vibe to him. Instantly tell he's a sound human.

[@2babiesrockethead]

You damn right.

[@user-pq9xw8pl6g]

Chad you have to be one of the nicest people on the planet ❤ I keep telling people I’m watching this guy skateboard across America - and they literally can’t believe it - it just seems to insane - the distance to much. It’s nice to see a gentler pace to America flow past as you skate - with genuinely nice / cool people (and animals). I’m 4 years into being sober - best thing I ever did - apart from watching this that is: love from over the pond ❤

[@benjaminmergele333]

That last 4 miles portion looked like the most fun hill bomb/carve, so beautiful.

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

Ive been sober 7 years also! I just came across your adventure a couple days ago. I didn't know it was to help promote sobriety. that makes it all the more awesome!!!

[@kylecassidy6611]

Awww kids are the best and the worst … he is so innocent asking about your parents.YOUR THE MAN CHAD !!!!!!!!!

[@wilbert-oppegard]

The kids part was the best!!!

[@dappdan2238]

I have felt so much compersion when I'm watching your journey! As I sit stationary in my town, I know that being in the middle of a true adventure is when the real magic happens in life, and you don't have time to be bogged down by all the BS of the daily routine. The amount of compersion I feel when watching your journey is overwhelming at times making me think I gotta break outta this boring routine I've been in lately

[@soberskater]

Yup, go do anything except drugs... life is better with some kind of adventure on the books

[@carsilk2492]

Imagine if the news focused on inspirational things like this, that encouraged people to work together to achieve goals. It's kind of unreal how many people came out to see you this leg, you're a popular guy.

[@312feat]

After this is over you should keep a vlog going. I’m gonna miss seeing you every day once this is over. Much love!

[@oates9758]

thank you for everything you are going chad ! Keep on pushing so close !! 1 year ago i lost my brother. he fought with addiction and depression most of his life and sadly lost him to a accident but its very nice seeing you persevere and remain strong in life and give others the hope of bettering themselves and there health keep on rolling man ! Cant wait too purchase a YO COW this week hopefully ! lol

[@bobbysavetheworld4629]

Indiana Jones Voice: THAT SKATEBOARD BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!!

[@bw5530]

Whew! A nice cold Red Bull! That guy is a saint😅

[@TheDumbass2323]

Kid had the wild personal question😂😂

[@sadie7997]

This is so cool, I’ve been watching your video every morning. Having something positive to focus on is so important. I really respect what you are doing. Best wishes to on your journey, and thank you for sharing.

[@bermchasin]

omg - 9:35 get that kid a new skateboard! ... HE WAS FLYING ON CHAD'S! Holy cow! for days!

[@masoncarvir]

11:18 is a gnarly question out of deep space from that kids head

[@mrovantes]

The Bristol Chamber member?!? Chad you rule!! Amazing sk8 videos for so many years 👊🏽👊🏽👏🏽💪🏽🛹

[@DiMiTri-ys7ei]

My boy was reppin that fireside collective

[@shotsfromabove1292]

Been watching since day 11... Really enjoyed your interaction with kiddos today... Keep inspiring....Yo

[@trwh9640]

It’s great to see the subs increasing as this trip progresses and gains awareness!

[@TreeSlayer]

Kids. They say the darnest things. Hahaha 😂

[@rarmexica]

This whole trip has been so sick… how does this man only have 70K subs… this is the stuff of legends….

[@BodieMoto]

"I've been watching your stuff it's kinda cool" 🤣🤣😭😭 tough crowd

[@markburban9573]

So much love. binging on your videos has helped restore my faith in humanity.

[@DENIALATIONMUSIC]

Interested in seeing how you handle all the bridges and waterways when you get closer to VA Beach. Love your positivity and motivation, man. Very inspiring.

[@racerx3669]

This kid who rode your board will be doing interviews later in life.

[@conorprovan9435]

Crazy how a journey that seems so impossible is now so close -its epic and its a bummer - its coming to the end. Before my first ride across the us i would never want to drive 100 miles anywhere; but as i drove my myself across our country i remember being so sad as the days journey’s gps would click to 99 to go…. I’d bow my head and know I wanted more the next day.

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

I wonder if he’s still using the original ceramic bearings. If so, I need to get me some of those. They’re still rolling ridiculously well. 9:40 Look how far little dude went with barely any pushing lol

[@racerx3669]

I bought some for 40 bucks and I’m not going back. I’m 42.

[@mchungleplumble]

Can't even find SKF ceramics anywhere on Google... You guys happen to know where to get them?

[@nope1]

@@mchungleplumble look up “urbanesteamboat skf industrial skate board bearings ceramics” they’ll show up, the link I keep posting isn’t showing up.

[@racerx3669]

@@mchungleplumble I just bought some zealous ceramics from ccs for 33.

[@Jonosk8severything]

chad has definitely changed hella peoples perspective on skating man

[@Laf-Adventures]

Summer is SO EAST Tennessee! She could be the welcome sign to Bristol from VA.

[@tobyandcarol]

Every time you bomb a super smooth hill, I cross my fingers that it’s not the wrong way 😂

[@inspirationx1]

One thing I noticed throughout the trip. Your face . You look so much healthier now on day 50 than on day 1. Not that you didn’t look good. Just better

[@jzlan1238]

Nobody: "....." The One Kid: "is your mom already dead" 🙃

[@Zeddicus_Zorander]

It has been beautiful to see the kindness and generosity

[@TheAnimeist]

14:18 Holy cow, yo. It looks like the driver of that white Subaru took a minor turn in your direction. What a maroon.

[@krouchingtigerr]

Thank you for letting us join you on this amazing journey!! Keep up the great work!

[@artvandelay8030]

hehe. love seeing those mini shredder's. Skateboarding is important. Excellent journey.

[@jameslowe2979]

That part of America looked great and the people all seemed really proud of the place, really good to see. This is my favorite TV viewing at the moment, a man and his skateboard crossing America meeting people, simple but amazing.

[@barkeyes8592]

So glad that you made it to Virginia 😊. Now these next 6 days are going to be packed with people stopping you to say hello so you better count on this so you can adjust your schedule and thinking. Its always best to be mentally prepared and flexible 😊🎉

[@racerx3669]

Holy shit that toddler knew who you were. This is just fuckin legendary.

[@pretendhuman]

See you on a late night show soon! Watch!

[@cornfarts]

Its just a start but im 2 weeks clean from alcohol

[@SkatinOnTrees]

Can't believe your rolled thru Kingston , TN . Believe it or not I'm a skateboarder that lives there . Much love and safe travels

[@DannyBush]

Chad better get the best wheel/ bearing sponsor deal of the century HAHA

[@gliixo]

50² lets go baby! At least 50 miles for 50 days! Do it again when you're 50 years old, triple 50s baby

[@James2ndd]

Loving this series. Awesome videos Chad. I NEVER SKIP THE ADS ON THESE VIEOS. You deserve all the money you get from these videos.

[@GoingYooper]

Proud of you brother. The seed you have planted will grow for a long time my friend.

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

They really love that state line in Bristol 😂

[@DudeistPriest906]

That guitar was legendary. Looked like it might have functional strings.

[@richardthomas2665]

That board has to end up in a skateboarding museum surely.

[@benspivey5782]

Congrads on 50 days man,rock on :)

[@dajovajr]

unreal. you did this! insane!!!! congratulations dude

[@dbandthekings9206]

You’re truly an inspiration bro

[@kranikbrand]

It's rad to see more and more people recognizing and following you!

[@jaimzmyers3699]

Kids have no filter, and I love it🤣🤣🤣

[@AllenPlaysGuitar]

So cool to see more fans showing up each day

[@dakota6340]

I've been watching daily. Your very inspiring - I enjoy your videos. Safe travels

[@truglife4499]

🤘 💀 🤘 dayum... you are almost there homie 👊 💀 This is so awsome...l look forward to checkin in every day.. good luck!

[@almoreno1981]

So much love . Across America

[@eek412]

Lot of nice people in Tennessee

[@benikita3383]

this kids are awesome!

[@titou1again]

Chad,you bring the love of skateboarding out of everyone you meet. Thank you for that because our sport is just such pure fun. Love and peace to all of you skate rats out there

[@jacobreiland]

i friggin love you chad. these videos are endlessly inspiring. you are a true hero!

[@phatallbutt7879]

Last state! That’s awesome

[@deemontes7265]

I love how up to date you make your videos

[@gettinghealthywithKyle]

This series has inspired me to go skate around more. Thanks