68-Year-Old Woman Learning To Skate To Fight Cancer

Two years ago, Scotland's Elaine Shallcross was diagnosed with breast cancer. After some rounds of promising chemotherapy treatments in 2019, the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. To raise funds for cancer research, Shallcross embarked on a campaign that went viral (in the best way): #shuvitcancer. Learn about this cause, and Shallcross's brave personal quest for an NBD—which has captured the hearts of pros like Daewon Song, Andrew Brophy, Tony Hawk, and Torey Pudwill—in our profile.

[lifeofkima]

She's almost as old as skateboarding itself. Inspiring

[lztqnxk]

Who else shedded a tear or 2? This shit is beautiful

[NineteenEighty]

The most wholesome thing Berrics ever shared with us.

[JefeDeJefes]

This is inspiring and inspirational. We think we have it bad, until we see somebody like this who won't give in and is skating at 68. Amazing! Thanks Berrics!

[Cloud-dfhy]

Been skating 20 years and lost my mum to cancer. I’m crying.

[jaimegutierrez]

This is so lovely... she reminds me my mother who passed away a year and a half ago of diabetes complications... 🥀

[rg]

A true fighter. An example of get back up and try again, at EVERYTHING IN LIFE!
WE GOT YOUR BACK MA!

[gstateever]

When the bird man says he’s on it you know it’s time to roll.

[randomfpv]

I want this lady to be my grandmother. What a gem.

[johnkirke]

With the mental strain everyone's under right now....BLESS IT UP ELAINE! YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL.
WE GOT YOUR BACK FOR SURE!!!! Shuvit all away.

[BOBBYC]

7/10 is my goal date as well. Good luck Elaine. Stay strong.

[misfitramone]

It's incredible to see a posh older British lady joining the skate family! I haven't been able to skate for 6 years because of disability issues with my knees but I'm still in love with skateboarding and even if i can't skate i get enjoyment from watching it! Skaters are the best people, the people I've met and the relationships that I've built through skateboarding are amazing and I'm thankful I found it before my awkward teenage years because it helped develop as a whole person and helped me make friends and travel. Now it's helping this lady to raise money for something so important and giving her the will and energy to try. It's beautiful!

[jgasp]

All the power to you Elaine! thank you for motivating us all. Rest Easy beautiful human #shuvitcancer

[rickeyjordan]

Amazing. The person. Elaine. The Goal. Raise money to cure terminal illness. Her energy is contagious

[MrPDTaylor]

She'll be able to shuvit as high as Jake Hayes by this summer.

[CyrusCageSCWS]

The joy and love this woman is feeling will heal her. I promise you she will heal if she keeps healing her own internal trauma with love and joy. That's where cancer comes from.

[juliusnic]

My aunt recently passed from stage 4 cancer and that was the first time I’ve ever seen anyone pass right before my eyes. This lovely lady reminds me so much of her and my aunt knew how much I loved skateboarding to her place to leave her flowers when it was getting really bad for her in her last days. I miss her so much and I can’t believe she’s gone. But I’m shed tears of joy knowing more and more out there are fighting everyday with a positive view. I hate cancer but I love life.. People like this lady and skateboarding brings joy to my young life and build up my heart. I hope the best for her and everyone that’s in fight of a constant struggle. I miss you aunt Joe.. I’ll keep pushing

[MarcusMcGrizz]

Peace & love to this woman. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Skateboarding.

[aItezza]

Always be grateful for everything, even if you have nothing to be grateful for

[Labergemusic]

This lady is now skateboarding's Grandmother we all very much care about. Elaine has been a blast to follow.