June 18th, 2010 | Subscribe to AZSBJJF by Email | Subscribe to the AZSBJJF RSS Feed | Leave a Comment

So far in 2010, GD Jiu-Jitsu Events has been able to raise 444 lbs of food to the United Food bank, which is responsible for distributing your food donations to over 240 agencies such as churches, youth and senior programs, crisis centers, and soup kitchens. Held during 2 tournaments this year, the 5th AZ International Open, and the 2nd AZ Kids Cup , your food donations helped to feed not just the hungry, but the many people in need in our community. With the help of UFC Fighters, Aaron Simpson and Jesse Forbes, 444 pounds of food was raised, which equates to 341 meals put onto the tables of people who are struggling in our neighborhoods. GD Jiu-Jitsu Events hopes to continue working with the United Food Bank and donate even more food in 2010. Last  year we raised 523 lbs of food, which equates to 409 meals. Your next opportunity to donate food will be during the 2010 AZ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu State Championship at Westwood High School in Mesa, AZ on June 26th & 27th, 2010. For every 5 items that you donate, you will receive a raffle ticket, to have a chance to win a prize and help out your community.

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