DC and Southshore Distribution are excited to return as partners on the 16th annual Johnny Romano Skate Jam for the Make-A-Wish foundation, presented by Zumiez. The event will take place on Saturday, November 3rd 2012 from 11am to 6pm at the Southside Skatepark in Houston, Texas.

More than 50 top skateboarding pros will be in attendance at the JRSJ, which has become skateboarding’s largest annual charity event. Hosted by Southside and announced by Spotlight Productions, the event will include a series of skate contests, autographsignings with the pros, and lots of product giveaways, all benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. DC athletes in attendance will include Chris Cole, Nyjah Huston, Dane Vaughn, Davis Torgerson, Wes Kremer, Matt Miller, Marquise Henry, Jett Eaton, Jagger Eaton, Evan Smith, and Tom Schaar.

“This Johnny Romano Skate Jam is the most inspiring charity event in our industry and we are incredibly proud to be a part of it again this year. It’s amazing to see all these skaters come together and support the Make-A-Wish foundation,” said DC VP of Marketing, Jeff Taylor.

The JRSJ has raised more than $720,000 and each year 100 percent of the funds raised are donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana Chapter. For additional information on the Johnny Romano Skate Jam and how to purchase tickets, please visit www.johnnyromanoskatejam.com or www.dcshoes.com/skateboarding.