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Cesar's Medical Expenses #cerebralpalsy

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We are hosting a charity open mat / potluck. This event is for one of our kids here at 10th Planet Van Nuys. His name is Cesar Velasquez, he's 8 years old, and he suffers from Cerebral Palsy.

Cesar was born with cerebral palsy, but despite his challenges he has an overwhelming love for Jiu Jitsu and his experience here at 10th Planet Van Nuys. He signed up a few months ago and his mother and father informed me that the only physical therapy he gets is from the kids class we offer here at 10th Planet Van Nuys. We want to get him funded for some of his medical care and therapy. Our goal here is to help and support Cesar and his family through the power of Jiu Jitsu, and community, to help them get the funds they need for some of his medical expenses. If you would like to make a donation, or you can make a donation by contacting Jean at 10th Planet Van Nuys. Anything you can donate helps and we will also be accepting things like: MMA gear, clothes, shoes things of that matter for him as well.

Cesar is a kind and gentle kid and he always comes to class with a big smile on his face, but his disability limits his mobility on the mats and a lot of times it's hard for him to articulate exactly what's on his mind. Even though he cant do some of the Jiu Jitsu moves, he still tries his little heart out and it is beyond inspirational. Please help us help him keep that smile on his face and come support his cause at our open mat potluck.

When I found out the only physical therapy he was getting is our Jiu Jitsu program, I was truly amazed and inspired by the progress he's made. The day he started he was only able to take a few steps, but now he's able to take about nine steps or more without falling over.

Also, this is a POTLUCK, so be sure to bring any food you can!

We're are looking forward a very fun and successful day with everyone doing what we all love and what brings us all together as a community... Jiu Jitsu!

Organizer

Jean Paula Hampel
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA

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