MILWAUKEE — At Four Seasons Skate Park in Milwaukee, 13-year-old Bobby Merkt from Delafield is turning his passion for skateboarding into purpose.

Merkt, who has been skating since he was 5, organized his second annual "Skate for Tots" event Saturday night - a skateboarding competition that collects donations for the U.S. Marine Corps' "Toys for Tots" program.

"The kids that are in need, they need a Christmas like everyone else. They need fun and toys, and I want kids that can't have that to have that," Merkt said.

The event has grown significantly since last year, when Merkt collected more than 100 toys for children in need.

He says this year brought more people and sponsors to the competition, which featured both street skating and bowl competitions.

"We all have this one magic wood

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