Fundraiser for Decas Playground Fund

Jun 15, 2011

The Pound Martial Arts Center in West Wareham is hosting a fundraiser for The John W. Decas Elementary School Playground Fund on Saturday, June 25.

The event will begin at the Pound Martial Arts Center, located at 3103 Cranberry Highway, starting at 9am.

The highlight of the event will be a Kick-a-Thon, where participants will get pledges for kicks done in a 10 minute period. The pledge can be per kick (limit is 1,000) or a flat fee donation.

Spaces are limited for the Kick-a-Thon. Those interested are welcome to pre-register at www.thepoundmac.com.

The event will also feature two seminars. A 'Kid Weapons Seminar' presented by Grand Champion Rocky DiRico and a 'Women & Girls Self Defense Seminar'.  The cost of the seminars is $20 each.

There will also be a raffle that will run from June 20 to June 25. You do not have to be present to win. Ticket prices are 2 for $5, 6 for $10, 15 for $20, and 50 for $50.

Pizza will be for sale from 12 noon to 1pm. The food is being donated by Pizza Boy.

All of the proceeds from the event will go to the Decas Elementary School Playground Fund. Jones said she hopes to hold the event annually to fundraise for the community.