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A Special Donation from ABD ...

A Special Donation from ABD

Photo-A-Day 2.0 #00967

The other day I sent Sensei Howard at America’s Best Defense a message telling him about what the kids did this Summer as far as raising movie for Tommy’s Place in Falmouth. I also mentioned that after the rock sale Andy suggested that the kids go around the neighborhood and place rocks on people’s steps and around their flowers to that they could find them and it would make them smile. Sensei Howard was impressed with what the kids did and told me that there would be something special for them at the front desk the next time we went to classes.

When we went to class today we were presented with a check for Tommy’s Place. Andy also received the spirit patch and his instructors had him stand up in front of everyone while they told everyone about the rock sale and that was why he was getting a spirit patch. Sensei Howard gave one to Eva as well. She’s going to put hers on her krav bag. Andy’s Karate Gi top is going to be filled with patches because he also got the one from the Dads pitting pads event and he’s gotten many academic ones as well.

It was nice that both kids were not only acknowledged but received a donation as well. We are constantly made aware of what a good choice sending the kids to America’s Best Defense has been. They are learning some incredible lessons for life in the dojo from some truly special people.

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