by Becky Thomas | Nov 21, 2024 | Articles, Events, Fundraising, News, Nonprofit, Tournament, Uncategorized
November brought our final three Fall Tour dates and they made an impact! On November 2nd, we held our first-ever Tap Cancer Out Long Island BJJ Open. Even with our flagship Connecticut event not too far away, we always knew that there was a huge BJJ community in the...
by Becky Thomas | Oct 23, 2024 | Articles, Fundraising, Global Grappling Day, Nonprofit, Support, Tips, Tournament, Uncategorized
Fundraising can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can successfully rally support for your cause. Ray Shedd, our Director of Partnerships, shares some practical tips on how to effectively ask for donations, whether you’re raising...
by Becky Thomas | Oct 23, 2024 | Articles, Events, News, Nonprofit, Tournament
The fall tour continues to chug along as we jump into our second month of events starting October 4th in Austin, Texas. The 2024 Austin BJJ Open was the highest-grossing Austin event to date, leading the way with $139,673. That brings our six-year total in Austin to...
by Becky Thomas | Sep 25, 2024 | Articles, Events, Fundraising, News, Tournament
SPRING TOUR RECAP Our Spring Tour launched in May 2024, kicking off in Baltimore, MD, and took us up and down the East Coast, reaching as far as Denver before wrapping up in Jacksonville, FL, just before the 4th of July holiday. This spring, we were excited to add a...
by Becky Thomas | Sep 18, 2024 | Articles, Fundraising, More Than Medals, Stories, Tournament
MORE THAN MEDALS shares the heartfelt stories of our fundraisers, revealing the faces behind our cause. Today, we share the story of a father and his two sons. MEET THE BAUTISTA FAMILY Ashton, Grayson, and Adrian Bautista train at Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu Academy in...
by Becky Thomas | Jun 12, 2024 | Fundraising, More Than Medals, Stories, Tournament, Uncategorized
MORE THAN MEDALS shares the heartfelt stories of our fundraisers, revealing the faces behind our cause. Today, we share the story of pediatric brain tumor survivor, Anthony Muoio. Anthony is a 10-year-old grey belt training at Black Wolf Martial Arts in CT. He is...
