by Jon Thomas | Dec 23, 2020 | Events, Fundraising
When I started Tap Cancer Out, admittedly I didn’t know much about running a nonprofit or even about fundraising. But over the last 9 years I’ve learned a thing or two, especially after seeing the innovative ways thousands of our competitors have appealed to their...
by peralta | Mar 1, 2019 | Events
I’m not going to name them here, but just think about how many tournaments are out there now… It’s funny. When I started training nearly ten years ago, we didn’t have many tournaments to choose from. My first tournament was in New Jersey, about...
by peralta | Nov 26, 2018 | Events, Tournament
It was late October of 2017 when it hit me—an idea that would change Tap Cancer Out, and my life. I messaged Adam, at the time one of our most dedicated volunteers, and told him, “I’m about to blow your mind, if you really want to change the world with...
by peralta | Feb 10, 2017 | Events
113 Fundraisers – 852 Donors – $66,000+ Raised!!!! On January 21st, 2017, we returned to the University of San Diego for our third San Diego BJJ Open in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The southern-California BJJ community literally packed the gym as...
by peralta | Nov 7, 2016 | Events, Tournament
103 Fundraisers – 900 Donors – $62,000+ Raised!!!! On October 22nd, 2016, we traveled to United Sports in Downingtown, PA, for our first Philadelphia BJJ Open in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The PA/NJ/MD area welcomed us with open arms...
by peralta | Sep 11, 2016 | Events, Tournament
120 Fundraisers – 1,460 Donors – $85,000+ Raised!!!! On August 27th, 2016, we returned to the campus of St. John’s Prep for the FOURTH time, now supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Following up our Connecticut BJJ Open—our biggest and...
