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LATEST PRESS ABOUT KEVIN PEARCE
Get involved in the
#LOVEYOURBRAIN Campaign
Snowboarder Kevin Pearce and two time Academy Award nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker are thrilled to announce the launch of the #loveyourbrain campaign, inspired by Kevin's dedication to his sport, his rise to the very top of it, his horrific fall, and his inspiring journey of getting back up from the bottom.
January 2013
Deepest sympathies for the
friends and family of Caleb Moore
I was personally very saddened to hear about the passing of Caleb Moore and my deepest sympathies go out to his friends and family during this difficult time. It is a great loss to the community and to the sport.
– Kevin Pearce
January 26, 2013
Kevin Pearce, through the years
Many people in the world outside of snowboarding came to know Kevin Pearce through news of the traumatic brain injury he sustained on the way to the 2010 Olympics. In stories he's been framed as Shaun White's greatest rival in halfpipe. But Pearce was more than that: He was (and still is) a snowboarder's snowboarder. ESPN photo gallery of Kevin Pearce, by Dean Blotto Gray.
January 26, 2013
Snowboarder Kevin Pearce stars
in film at Sundance
Associated Press article in the Rutland Herald by Pat Graham.
January 24, 2013
'Outside' at Sundance:
Kevin Pearce on the Risks of Snowboarding
Three years after his professional snowboarding career ended with a traumatic brain injury on the half-pipe, Pearce is in Park City, Utah, promoting The Crash Reel, a documentary from Lucy Walker that follows his recovery process. Interview by Mina Hochberg
January 23, 2013
Snowboarder Kevin Pearce
on who and what to watch
in the Winter X Games
Kevin Pearce featured in the Daily Details section of details.com.
January 2013
The Crash Reel at Sundance
This eye-popping, yet intimate, documentary directed by Academy Award nominated Lucy Walker uses years of vérité footage to expose the excitement, appeal, and the high stakes of participating in extreme-action sports.
January 2013
The Crash Reel premiering
at XGames Aspen
“The Crash Reel” chronicles the epic rivalry between Kevin and Shaun White which culminates in a life-changing crash and a comeback story with a difference. Directed by Academy Award nominated Lucy Walker.
May 2012
Vote Kevin into the
Action Sports Hall of Fame!
Kevin has just been nominated for the Action Sports Hall of Fame, the only hall of fame that lets the world decide which athletes are inducted each year. Show your support for Kevin by awarding him ten stars. You can vote for Kevin as many times as you wish.The first class of inductees will be announced January 2013.
January 2012
Holding Sarah Burke's Family
Close in Our Hearts
I was unbelievably saddened to hear about Sarah Burke's passing. She was such a talented champion and an inspiration both on snow and in her life. We will miss her smile and everything she contributed to the sport of skiing. My thoughts are with her family and her husband at this time.
– Kevin Pearce
January 20, 2012
Bing is for Doing:
Kevin Pearce's Story
Bing featured Kevin's inspiring story during the NFC Championship game as well as the X Games coverage on ESPN.
January 13, 2012
You've Got Kevin Pearce
AOL Video in which Kevin discusses his return to the slopes after a severe brain injury.
January 5, 2012
Kevin Pearce Rides Again
Thanks to Family
MSNBC Nightly News story by Kevin Tibbles.
December 25, 2011
Kevin Pearce Snowboards Again
Two Years After Traumatic Brain Injury
People Magazine article by David Shira. Photo by Adam Moran.
December 15, 2011
Pearce Reflects on Return to Slopes
Valley News interview with Jared Pendak. Photo by Peggy Vance.
December 15, 2011
Less Than Two Years After Injury
Pearce Gets Back on Snowboard
USA Today article by James Sullivan, BNQT.com. Video report by Matt Redoux, 9News.
December 13, 2011
Kevin Pearce Rides Again
ESPN.com article by Colin Bane. Photo by Nicole Sangregario.
December 13, 2011
Pearce Finds His Peace
Denver Post article by Jason Blevins. Photo by Jack Dempsey/AP.
December 13, 2011
Kevin Pearce Snowboards at Breckenridge
Huffington Pose/Associated Press photos, videos, and article by Eddie Pells. Photo by Jack Dempsey/AP.
December 9, 2011
Back on Snow!
On December 13, 2011, Kevin will be on snow for the first time since his accident with his frends, sponsors and fans in Breckenridge, CO. Video by Adam Pearce.
December 8, 2011
Snowboarder to Ride for
First Time Since Accident
New York Times article by John Branch. Photo by Riccardo S. Savi/Getty Images.
December 1, 2011
Received Victory Award from
the National Rehabilitation Hospital
Recognized for his courage in overcoming his injury and his advocacy for brain-injury awareness.
December 1, 2011
Ex-Snowboard Champ Kevin Pearce
Charting a New Life Since Brain Injury
Washington Post article by Dave Sheinin. Photo by Matt McClain.
October 11, 2011
Australia's Pop Magazine
Australia's Pop Magazine article and cover.
May 9, 2011
Some Reassembly Required
Outdoor Magazine article by Jonah Lehrer.
April 7, 2011
Road to Recovery:
Kevin Pearce Gets Back in the Game
Snowboard Magazine article.
March 1, 2011
An Athlete's Greatest Challenge
Boston Globe article by Shira Springer.
February 22, 2011
New Beginnings
Time for Kids article by Vickie An.
January 27, 2011
Still Healing, but Back at
X Games as Spectator
New York Times article by Matt Higgins. Photo by Lauren Ross.
January 4, 2011
The Fall and Rise
of Kevin Pearce
Scholastic Storyworks article.
January 2011
Kevin Pearce
Snowboarder Germany article by Lars Barenfanger.
January 2011
Kevin Pearce
Snowboard Colorado article. Photo by Adam Pearce.
December 29, 2010
A Year after Serious Crash,
Kevin Pearce Says He is Lucky
USA Today article by Vicki Michaelis. Photo by Dana Romanoff.
December 2010
Getting Back on Board
Sports Illustrated article by Justin Tejada.
November 22, 2010
Soaring Above Tragedy
Scholastic SCOPE article.
November 2010
Transworld Snowboarding Japan
Transworld Snowboarding Japan article.
November 2010
Ritorno Dal Nulla
Rolling Stone Italy article by Fabio Schiavo.
October 9, 2010
Road to Recovery
Interview by WCAX-TV, Burlington, VT.
August 23, 2010
Back on Earth
People Magazine article by Johnny Dodd.
August 23, 2010
Road to Recovery Update
Interview with his mother Pia Pearce on MSNBC's TODAY with Matt Lauer.
August 2010
Hey All
Letter from Kevin in Snowboarder Magazine.
July 10, 2010
Reaches 50,000 friends
on Facebook
Follow Kevin on Facebook.
June 16, 2010
Home at Last
ESPN.com article by Jesse Huffman. Photo by Alden Pellet/AP.
June 5, 2010
Kevin Pearce's Homecoming
is Celebrated
Lat34.com article.
May 4, 2010
No Place Like This
for Soothing Care
New York Times article by John Branch. Photo by Paul O. Boisvert.
May 4, 2010
Snowboarder Recovers from
Brink of Death
Interview on MSNBC's TODAY with Tom Brokaw.
May 4, 2010
Snowboarder Kevin Pearce
Returns Home to Vermont
LA Times article by Kelly Burgess. Photo by Adam Pearce.
April 16, 2010
January 11, 2010
Scorecard: Fear Factor
Sports Illustrated article by Austin Murphy.
December 31, 2009
Olympic Snowboarding Hopeful Critically Injured
New York Times articles by John Branch on January 1, 2010 and January 4, 2010.