The Internacional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) will host this Sunday the 11th in Long Beach, CA the first Jiu-Jitsu Charity Day (JJCD). The event will take place alongside the Kids International and the Long Beach International Open. All of the proceeds from these drives will be donated to UNICEF.
Besides donating the proceeds, the Federation will auction on eBay gis, shirts and hats signed by black belt world champions. Read the unedited press release below to find out more. Click here to learn how to be a part of the auction, seminars and more.
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– IBJJF will be auctioning on eBay Gis, shirts, and hats signed by Black Belt World Champions, who are role models of the sport;
– Athletes are asked to bring 1 pound/piece of non perishable food in exchange for the athlete’s shirt. We will make a donation to the LA Food Bank;
– The organization will work alongside volunteers to enrich the event by involving the community with the cause, creating an event of unlimited proportions for the years to come;
– IBJJF will be organizing seminars of prestigious professors, in which the registration fees will be entirely donated to UNICEF.
Please email ibjjf@ibjjf.com if you would like to assist with the event as a volunteer staff member.
You may also visit www.unicef.org for more information about their charitable actions.
