# Charitable Crossover Skateboards The Sage Vaughn for Chocolate(RED) '15 Deck Promotes a Good Cause By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatered References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/12/chocolate-red-skateboard) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=PFh3w3AIHpM) Chocolate Skateboards and ([RED](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hivaids-prevention)) have appointed a popular California artist for a project titled the [Sage Vaughn for Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-x-sage-barista-touch-impress-coffee-machine)(RED) 2015 Deck. Utilizing Vaughn's eccentric floral style, the two brands have produced this skateboard deck just in time for World AIDS Day. The Sage Vaughn for Chocolate(RED) 2015 Deck is a [limited-edition creation designed for skate enthusiast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-authentic-high) Elijah Berle. Created to help eliminate HIV/AIDS in Africa, this skateboard deck is apart of a greater initiative that will provide more than 23 days of life-saving medication for every purchase of a Chocolate(RED) deck. Philanthropists and skateboarders can purchase this Chocolate(RED) deck on red.org, where they can also learn more about World AIDS Day and how they can help with HIV/AIDS funding research. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Philanthropy:** The collaboration between Chocolate Skateboards and (RED) showcases how brands can join forces with philanthropic organizations to create impactful products. - **Limited-edition Initiatives:** The creation of the Sage Vaughn for Chocolate(RED) 2015 Deck demonstrates the power of limited-edition products in raising funds and awareness for important causes. - **Artistic Brand Partnerships:** By working with popular artists like Sage Vaughn, brands like Chocolate Skateboards can incorporate unique and eye-catching designs into their products, attracting a diverse audience. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboarding:** The collaboration between Chocolate Skateboards and (RED) presents an opportunity for skateboarding companies to align themselves with charitable initiatives and engage with socially conscious consumers. - **Philanthropy:** The success of the Sage Vaughn for Chocolate(RED) 2015 Deck highlights the potential for philanthropic organizations to partner with brands, leveraging their influence to drive positive change. - **Art and Design:** The incorporation of Sage Vaughn's floral artwork into the Chocolate(RED) deck suggests opportunities for artists and designers to collaborate with brands and create visually appealing products with a social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Limited-Edition Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Charitable Heart Awareness Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-chocolate.md)