MAAD Holds Raffle for Diabetes Fundraiser
Submitted by: Lou Davis
PITTSBURG, Calif. -- Once again in 2007 -- groups of martial artists left their style differences and egos back at their dojos, and came together for the purpose of making a contribution to a worthwhile community cause -- MAAD’s 2nd Annual Diabetes Fundraiser.
Despite prevailing economic and other limiting unforeseen conditions within the organization, MAAD still only missed their $2,500 goal by $681.
Funds were raised by pledges, and the sale of raffle tickets for items donated by local businesses, and by participating karate schools.
In an attempt to help make up for impending shortages, the family of Allen Nunley, owner of Nunley’s Karate Do contributed proceeds from the sale of concession-stand food and refreshments. This enabled them to come up with the lion’s share of the total $1,821 raised. In still another attempt to reach the stated goal for this 2nd Annual Diabetes Fundraiser, MAAD is extending the fund donation period to mid-October in an effort to secure matching funds from local businesses.
Twin Tigers student Chris Puccetti rode
away on one of the MAAD raffle prizes
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At the end of this waiting period, the remainder of the donation from MAAD will be made to the Diabetic Youth Foundation, who will in turn send out send out Thank You letters to individuals, and to the martial arts schools who participated in the fundraiser.
Meanwhile, MAAD wishes once again, to extend a note of thanks to all martial artists who took part in this 2nd Annual Diabetes Fundraiser.
They are; East Bay Karate Do, and Nunley’s Karate Do, both in Pittsburg. Other schools who joined in were Delta One Martial Arts, with schools in Antioch and in Discovery Bay. This growing group of special fundraisers also included Twin Tigers Martial Arts, and Ricardo Barros Jiu-Jitsu Academy, both located in Brentwood.
During the past several months, students from these schools used much of their free time to solicit cash pledges, and to sell raffle tickets for a variety of prizes, donated by local businesses.
“We launched this campaign to make a much greater positive impact on our youth, with just one example of how to go about helping to prevent this fast-growing disease, with physical activity,” said MAAD Director Lou Davis.
Last year MAAD raised $2,000 and donated funds to the American Diabetes Association, and to the Diabetic Youth Foundation. This year, it set a goal of $2,500. MAAD officially ends the campaign Oct.15, 2007.
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