Jim Langley was a big-time N.C. State fan. After he died last July from cancer, his skateboarder stepson Tommy Harward wanted to do something special to commemorate his stepfather's love of the Wolfpack and help in the fight against cancer.

Harward found the perfect partner in The V Foundation.

Now Haverford, owner of The Factory Skate Park in Wake Forest, is throwing The 2006 Jimmy Jam. It will be held next weekend.

All proceeds from the three-day charity event will be donated to The V Foundation. Named after former N.C. State basketball coach, Jim Valvano, the V Foundation is dedicated to cancer research.

Friday there will be a demonstration by Saturday Skateboards, a skateboard team from Charlotte.

On Saturday, the park will hold a competition for best indoor and outdoor tricks.

On Sunday, Harward has a cookout planned.

The Jimmy Jam runs from July 14 through July 16. The event costs $10 before July 13 and $15 after.

For more information on The Jimmy Jam, visit www.thefactoryskateboardpark.com or www.eatshopplay.com.

The Factory is located at the intersection of S. Main Street and Rogers Road in Wake Forest.