Kick-A-Thon 2011 Fun Family Event!
Kick-A-Thon 2011
For 4KIDS of South Florida
UMAC
has a long tradition of developing skills of both boys and girls. Our Family
Program was designed to promote the benefits of martial arts to our
families who wanted to share this great experience together.
Whether
you gain flexibility, loss of weight or reduction in stress, these are just
some of the side products you get all while learning the art of self-defense
with your loved ones. Lastly, the enjoyment children get when working together
with their parents toward common goals is priceless!
Students
from United Martial Arts Center are expected to participate at their 3rd annual
Kick-A-Thon charity event at 10 a.m. at UMAC, 7962 W. Sample Rd on Saturday,
October 8 2011.
October
2009 UMAC students raised almost $1,500.00 for 4kids of South Florida.
October
2010 UMAC students raised $3,274.00 for Autism Speaks- Broward county.
This
year UMAC Team Fundraising Goal is : $5,000.00 :)
The
martial arts participants will gather pledges based on their intent of
completing 30,000 karate kicks during three-hour timeframe. This charity
event will have students ranging in age from 3 to 18, collect pledges of
financial support to 4kids of South Florida.
On
any given day in South Florida, there are three to four thousand “temporary
orphans” in foster care.
Imagine how children must feel when they’re removed from their homes, often with nothing more than the clothes on their back and a garbage bag filled with whatever they were able to quickly pack. These children are created in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and showered with love.
On Saturday October 8, 2011 Students of United Martial arts Center partecipated at UMAC 3rd Annual Kick-A-Thon charity event. Tyler Will top kicker with 1156 kicks!! Gregory ( 19 years old) 1150 Jonah (10 years old) 1025 Hannah (11 years old) 973 Nicoletta ( 11 years old) 972 Bryton (18 years old) 923 Rick (11 years old) 880 Sierra ( 7 years old) 800 Ivan (6 years old) 710 Riley ( 5 years old) 706 Jada ( 9 years old) 726 Sarah (11 years old) 720 Mrs. Donna :) 692 Christian 671 Kameron (9 years old) 659 William (11 years old) 654 R.J. ( 8 years old) 630 Mrs. Monica :) 619 Matthew H. ( 8 years old) 608 Arman ( 6 years old) 600 Alison 600 Luca (8 years old) 600 Chase (6 years old) 590 Jesus H. (4 years old) 566 Trace (11 years old) 545 Abby ( 10 years old) 530 Michael T. (6 year old) 523 Kevin (11 years old) 520 Kathryn ( 9 years old) 520 Joshua F. ( 7 years old) 500 Ketie (10 years old) 460 Chance ( 6 years old) 450 Mrs. Janet 534 Emma ( 8 years old) 425 Vincenzo ( 8 years old) 418 Ethan ( 6 years old) 401 Lilly (6 years old) 400 Zachary (6 year old) 375 Christopher (8 years old) 300 Britney (8 years old) 200 Rayan (4 years old) 192 Pablo (3 years old) 140 Denise (2 years old) 126 Michael H. ( 6 years old) 110 Alexis ( 4 years old) 110 Ryan (5 years old) 100 Grace ( 5 years old ) 61 Sensei Josh Bernard (933) From "Bernard's Martial Arts" Joshua A. (7 years old) 824 Janae A. ( 10 years old) 625
Through the support and participation of families, friends and students, UMAC was able to raise $3,033,00 for 4kids of South Florida. In spite of the rain; Children of all ages enjoyed the bounce house, arts and craft, food and more.
The event was attended by over 200 supporters. There were a total of 49 students who participated in the kicking segment of the event. With no rest, the students kicked for a straight fifteen minutes with passion, conviction, focus and tenacity for a total of 28,552 kicks!
We were indeed humbled and amazed by the contributions of each individual at the event.
Lastly and most important, it is noteworthy to point out the significance of this particular charity event. The family, students, and friends of UMAC have collectively shown an act of kindness, an act of generosity and more importantly an act of love to those who are less fortunate. Their efforts have impacted a community, and have stirred the hearts of others to make a positive difference. UMAC wishes to express sincere thanks to everyone for their dedication, hard work, and sacrifices in making this charity event one to remember.
A Special Thank you to:
Green, Murphy & Murphy, P.A., Andy Matthew with Margate Volvo, Maria Filsaime with New Adventures Learning Center, Juile Gross Swim with Mr. Blue, Josefa Benjamin with Sold Out Inc, Davin William with New York life Insurance Company, Bernstein, Susan with Juice Plus, Danielle with Stella & Dot, PNC Bank, Joanne A. Massey with Arbon, Pump it Up, Sam with Chick-Fil-A of Coral Sprinng
