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R4R Podcast Episode 013: How to prepare for your (first) BJJ tournament
Jon and Dave discuss competing and give their advice for all the anxiety and questions that arise from it. Check out Jon's blog post on 6 ways to prepare...
How To Prepare for a BJJ Tournament if Competing Terrifies You
I try to find comfort in the fact that many sports legends fear the sport they’re actually good at (not to imply that I’m any good). Bill Russell, Boston Celtics legend, used to...
R4R Podcast Episode 012: Craig Kulesa, Tampa Grapplethon Host
We’re excited to be joined in our 12th episode by Craig Kulesa. He was the host of the Tampa Grapplethon which took place this past Saturday, July 20th, at Robson Moura...
How and Why To Change Your Fundraising Goal
Did you know your fundraising goal is one of the most effective tools in getting donations? By actively managing your fundraising goal, you’re able to inspire more people to take...
5 Tips For Fundraising on Instagram
These days, a lot of people are living life for the ‘gram. We get it, we’re on it, and we love it! As the platform has changed these last few years, we’ve been seeing our...
Beneficiary Spotlight: Alex’s Lemonade Stand
If you rolled with us in 2018, this might not be a new face, but I wanted to make sure I introduced you to Alex Scott of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Alex had an idea...
How to Create or Join a Fundraising Team
Creating or joining a fundraising team for the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open is one of the most important things you can do to amplify your impact and band together with your fellow...
How To Customize Your Fundraising Page
Whether you’ve registered as a fundraiser or paid up front for your registration, a fundraising page has been automatically created for you. While your page is good-to-go out of...
R4R Podcast Episode 010: Baltimore + Charlotte Tournament Recap
Jon and Dave are joined by fellow TCO team members Becky and Shannon to give you an behind-the-scenes look at our two most recent Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open tournaments in Baltimore...
R4R Podcast Episode 009: Shama Ko, Girls in Gis
We’re excited to be joined in our ninth episode by Shama Ko (@shamasko), Program Director for Girls in Gis, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to building and...
R4R Podcast Episode 008: Erin Herle, Submit the Stigma
We’re excited to be joined in our eighth episode by Erin Herle, who is hard to nail down to one title, but of her many accomplishments is the founder of Submit the Stigma, a...
R4R Podcast Episode 007: Brian Crandell, Gis for GIs
In our seventh episode we had the honor of being joined by Brian Crandell, founder and president of Gis for GIs He’s also an Air Force Veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt...
R4R Podcast Episode 006: Andrew and Brandon Beaulieu, Grapplers Against Violence
We’re excited to be joined in our sixth episode by our first dual guests AND our first international guests, Andrew and Brandon Beaulieu. These young men are the founders of...
“Charity” Shouldn’t Have to Mean “Cheap”
Photo by Kat Yukawa on Unsplash I speak in metaphors a lot. My wife hates it. But bear with me, please. Let’s say you love basketball. You’re 6’ 7” with some semblance of...
R4R Podcast Episode 005: Nicole Beach, My Bruises Are From
We’re excited to be joined in our fifth episode by Nicole Beach, Founder of My Bruises Are From. MBAF exists to raise awareness and funds to end domestic violence, empowering...