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.
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 free and open to the public.
CONTACT:	For more information: 718.788.1775 or info@caeny.org. Reporters interested in attending should contact Nancy Guida at 917.373.8337.
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.