Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs Host 'Kicks for Cures' Event at Harper College
Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs (ISKC) is hosting their annual Kicks for Cures Kick-A-Thon fundraiser at Harper College on Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
The yearly event benefits ISKC families who are stricken with a devastating illness, as well as the Jennifer Malloy Scholarship fund and many other supported charities.
Students from 75 park districts around the Chicagoland area where Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs provides karate instruction are invited to participate in the fundraiser.
The event will raise money for various causes supported by the Illinois Shotokan Booster Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1983. Those causes include providing financial assistance to ISKC families who are stricken with a devastating illness, in addition to supporting the Jennifer Malloy Memorial Scholarship Fund (www.dailyherald.com/article/20160124/submitted/160129365) and other charities such as Make-A-Wish, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Autism Speaks, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Augie's Quest, the Alzheimer's Association and others.
"We are proud to continue our tradition of showing our students and their families the importance of giving back to those less fortunate," said John DiPasquale, the Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs founder. "Kicks for Cures provides a fun event that raises vital funds for a range of excellent causes."
The Kicks for Cures Kick-A-Thon event includes instructors leading ISKC students in kicking and punching techniques to raise funds for the charities. All ISKC students are strongly encouraged to participate.
Registration is now open for fall karate classes, which include pre-youth, adult and parent/child, and begin between the end of August and early September, based on location. For more information, visit www.ISKC.com or call 847-359-0666.
ABOUT ILLINOIS SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUBS:
Founded by John DiPasquale in 1978, Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is headquartered in Palatine, and has grown to serve 75 park districts around the Chicago area. The club offers recreational weekly classes taught by knowledgeable instructors, as well as opportunities to compete. In addition to four local tournaments hosted by ISKC each year, the club also offers the opportunity for students to compete in national and international tournaments. ISKC is known for their quality competitors and high level coaching. In 2013, the club had 28 athletes represent Team USA at the World Shotokan Karate Championships. In 2016, 16 students will be travelling to Ecuador for the Junior Pan American Championships.
DiPasquale is a four-time National Champion and former United States Team Coach. Sensei DiPasquale was the only actively teaching karate coach in the country to have been named to the 27-member national faculty of the American Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP).