Hello, This is my nephew, Avery Loukota, a black belt student at Martial Arts America in Junction City, Oregon. Avery will be a second degree black belt this summer. Recently Avery was invited to attend and compete at the World Taekwondo Hammadang in Anaheim, CA this summer. Avery is 16 and has been studying and working towards his goals in Martial Arts since the second grade. Avery has accomplished so much in his Martial Arts career, when he isn't sharpening his skills he lends his time and expertise to help train younger students and inspire them to reach their full potential. Avery has accomplished all of this while also mastering Martial Arts and Type I diabetes. Avery was diagnosed with Type I diabetes as a toddler and has never let that stop him or even slow him down. Avery continues to be an inspiration to us all with his infectious smile, happiness and drive for life. We are all rooting for this amazing young man!

Avery will be competing against black belts from all over the world including Korea and Japan, this is a by invitation only event. We are hoping to raise enough for his $200.00 entrance fee, $1,500.00 hotel cost, $45.00 a day for his mom to attend (since he is only 16) , gas to California $500.00 and money for food and other expenses.

This is a very special opportunity and we are hoping to help Avery make it the World Taekwondo Hammadang in Anaheim, CA! What ever you can give to help this amazing and dedicated young athlete make it would be so appreciated.