WHAT: |
CAE is hosting its 3rd annual Punch-a-thon to raise funds to provide free self-defense education and training for survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse. The Punch-a-thon is CAE's version of a walkathon. On May 31st, 2008, participants will learn martial arts punching and basic self-defense techniques from trained instructors. Participants will aim to complete 1,000 punches representing confidence and empowerment for all survivors of violence. Each participant will be collecting pledges per punch, or can register the day-of with a small donation. |
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| PRIZES: | Due to the generous support of our event sponsors including local Park Slope businesses, we'll be giving away exciting prizes for most money raised, most sponsors solicited, etc. Prizes include:
Keep those pledges coming and perhaps you'll be the recipient of one of these fabulous prizes!! |
| WHEN: | Saturday, May 31, 2008, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Prospect Park: Come to the grassy triangle between the entrance and exit roads at the Grand Army entrance. The event is open to the public.
The punch-a-thon will happen rain or shine! In the event of sunshine, fog or drizzle, the Punch-a-thon will be held in the park. In the event of heavy rain, the Punch-a-thon will be held in the BAX building at 421 5th Avenue. If you're unsure where to go, please call CAE (718-788-1775) on the day of the event, and we'll let you know where we'll be. |
| CONTACT: | For more information: 718.788.1775 or info@caeny.org. Reporters interested in attending should contact Nancy Guida at 917.373.8337.
Registration: Please plan to register in advance of the event by calling CAE. If you don't pre-register, walk-ins are also welcomed on the day-of at Prospect Park. If you haven't pre-registered, there is a recommended donation of $10-$25 on the day-of for participation. - Note that children are invited to participate in the Punch-a-thon with parent/caretaker supervision. |
HOW YOU CAN HELP: |
 If you would like to donate to the Punch-a-thon fundraising effort, please click here and indicate "Punch-a-thon" when making your pledge.If you would like to punch with us, download the flier and a pledge form! |
SPREAD THE WORD! |
Click here to download and print/email our Punch-a-thon flier for your friends and family! |
ABOUT CAE: |
For over thirty years, CAE has been teaching women, children, teens, and LGBT individuals verbal and physical strategies to protect themselves and break cycles of violence in their lives and communities. CAE has a bedrock commitment to serving low-income families and offer our violence-prevention courses on a sliding fee scale. Courses for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are free of charge, and free childcare is available at all classes. |