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🛹 After skating an incredible 5,900km from Uganda to Cape Town to raise funds for Uganda's first public skatepark, American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal says his mission has suffered a major setback.

Vanporppal alleges that R25 000 meant for the skatepark project was never paid over after a brand sponsorship, claiming the funds were kept by an intermediary involved in the campaign.

The allegations have sparked concern among supporters who followed his inspiring journey across Africa.

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WATCH: American skateboarder says R25,000 meant for children's skatepark project was stolen in alleged scam American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal, who completed a 5,900km journey from Uganda to Cape Town to raise funds for a public skatepark, claims he has been scammed out of R25,000 intended for the project, sparking outrage and concern among his supporters.

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