about us
Who we are
The Skaters Advancing Brain Education & Research (SABER) Foundation is a newly established 501(c)3 non-profit organization with roots in the diverse disciplines of skateboarding, medicine, education, and research, forming the four major pillars governing its mission. SABER will create afterschool programs to introduce skateboarding and other alternative sports to underprivileged and at-risk youth as a means of creative expression, personal growth, and a healthy lifestyle. The Foundation will teach students how to channel the lessons harnessed from skateboarding into their endeavors for success. SABER will hold collaborative events with organizations to educate the community about brain diseases and to raise funds towards curing brain diseases. The Foundation will provide educational resources to youth in under-resourced communities with the goals of mentoring them towards challenging and fulfilling professional careers of their desire.
Co-founders
Vihar Patel
bio
Vihar was born in India and raised in California. Initially he grew up in Santa Clara, California and then moved to Corcoran, California in the central valley. He discovered skateboarding at the age of 10 and has been skating for 25 years. While in high school, his love, passion, and curiosity for his skateboarding abilities inspired him to become a physician with the goal of helping those who were unable to experience the simple pleasures of life. He graduated from Corcoran High School in 2005, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with an Emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior from University of California, Davis. He subsequently earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University, completed Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency training from University of Wisconsin Pathology Residency Program, completed Neuropathology fellowship training from Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School, and is now an Assistant Professor practicing neuropathology at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA.
As skateboarding was instrumental in his career, he has co-founded the Skaters Advancing Brain Education and Research (S.A.B.E.R.) foundation with the mission to partner with the medical and skateboarding communities to educate the public about brain and nervous system diseases, provide research funding for brain and nervous system diseases, and to introduce skateboarding to the youth as a means to cultivate their skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.
JDee Moore
Bio
JDee born in Hanford, CA, and grew up in Corcoran, CA. inspired by his dad, JDee became known for capturing moments behind the camera at every community sports event.
But that's not all! JDee's journey into videography started when his friends took up skateboarding and needed someone to film their tricks.
JDee, went on to help and train different athletes, even working with famous basketball programs like "Jalen Green Elite," "Team Superstar," and "Splash City." He also coached high school sports in Hanford and Corcoran and created fun after-school programs for kids in the community while running multiple businesses.
Apart from his real estate work, JDee has a marketing and media consulting business called Knowlogo LLC. He's also a co-founder of a nonprofit organization called SABER Foundation, which raises money and awareness for brain diseases and mental health. They focus on helping young people find their career paths while uplifting underserved areas across the country.