From Rock Bottom to Rolling Forward — One Skater’s Unbreakable Mission to Morocco

Sam Allison was just 21 when he left Brighton with a simple setup: one skateboard, a worn backpack, and a purpose bigger than himself.
This wasn’t about chasing social media glory or breaking world records. The East Sussex native had his sights set on something far more meaningful — raising funds for the Ben Raemers Foundation, an organization dedicated to mental health support within the skateboarding world. It was a cause that hit close to home for him.
Week after week, Sam carved his way through small villages and sprawling countryside, his tent his only roof, his board his only ride. The destination? Africa. Specifically, Morocco — a grueling route that would take him clear across Europe.
Then came France. And with it, disaster.
One night, as Sam slept under the stars, thieves made off with nearly everything he owned. His bag. His clothes. His tent. Even his passport — all gone. When he woke, all that remained were his phone and wallet. No identification. No gear. Just a young man far from home, suddenly facing an impossible situation.
For most, that would’ve been the final chapter. The logical end.
Sam didn’t see it that way.
Refusing to let circumstance dictate his story, he reached out to the UK embassy and secured an emergency travel document. Piece by piece, he started over — replacing what he’d lost, finding help in unexpected places. Strangers became lifelines: a hot meal here, a couch to crash on there, sometimes just a kind word or a lift down the road.
Every mile he covered after that wasn’t just distance. It was defiance. It was proof that setbacks don’t define you — your response does.
Now, Sam continues his push toward Morocco. Same destination. Same determination. What began as a fundraising trek has evolved into something deeper: a living example of grit, human generosity, and the refusal to quit when life strips you bare.
Because sometimes, it’s only when you lose it all that you discover what truly keeps you moving. ❤️