Master Fry Defense Systems Hosts Kick-A-Thon Raised over $1,400 for family of Specialist MaddenThe students of Master Fry Defense Systems Tae Kwon Do have learned a lot about helping a friend. The students of Master Fry Defense Systems Tae Kwon Do have learned a lot about helping a friend. Many of the students know Specialist Russell Madden’s children because they study Tae Kwon Do at Master Fry’s. Some don’t know the children personally but wanted to help. Twenty-five of Master Fry’s students gathered at the facility in Newport Thursday for a Kick-a-Thon on Thursday July 22. Each student was asked to do 1,000 kicks. The 25 students did a total of 43,364 kicks – that averages to 1,734 kicks each. Joey Holt, an 8-year-old orange/yellow belt did 1,646 kicks in the 45 minute period. “I set out to do 1,000” he said. “I was so excited to do that many and to be able to help the Madden family.” The kickers sought out sponsors who either gave a flat donation or so much per kick. Over $1,400 was raised through the kick-a-thon. The students of Master Fry have also been selling raffle tickets for a six month membership to Master Fry Defense. Approximately an additional $1,400 has been raised from the raffle. Money raised will be given to the Madden family. “We just want to help,” said Senior Master Charlie Fry. “Madden is a hero and we want his family to know how much we care for them appreciated Specialist Madden’s service.” |
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