Vero Beach Kick-A-Thon to benefit children and adults with Muscular Dystrophy
Vero Beach, FL – The Vero Beach Karate Association (VBKA) will be holding a kick-a-thon the week of April 18th to raise much needed funds for children and adults with neuromuscular diseases. The annual kick-a-thon fundraiser is nothing new to our community. For over 18 years the Vero Beach Karate Association has held the kick-a-thon and its students have raised over $142,900 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Funds are used to send children to the MDA’s week long summer camp; repair durable medical equipment; conduct research for neuromuscular diseases; and provide medical treatment at the MDA clinic at Jupiter Medical Center .
“The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the right charity for our school,” said Bill Willis, Head Instructor of the Vero Beach Karate Association. “Our students are fortunate that they can do the things they do physically and we work to help them recognize this blessing and use it to help others in their community who can’t do what they do.”
“More than a fundraising opportunity, the Vero Beach Karate Kick-a-thon is designed to be both educational and fun for all participants. The children learn about helping others and they have fun doing it,” said Brandy Miller, MDA Director of Business Development.
The Vero Beach Karate Association is located at 1946 Wilbur Avenue , Vero Beach , FL 32960 . They offer a variety of classes for children and adults. For more information call the school at 772.567.9899.
MDA is a voluntary health agency that works in each local community to combat neuromuscular diseases through basic and applied scientific investigation, local comprehensive programs of medical services and clinical care, such as those offered at Jupiter Medical Center , and widespread professional and public health education. MDA is a grass roots organization whose programs are funded almost entirely by individual, private contributions. Services to MDA members are provided free of charge.
For questions on locations nearest you, please call the local MDA office at 561.742.3748.