It's fantastic to see busy professional athletes take time out of their schedule to support such a fantastic cause.
Diego Sanchez- Supporting Autism at Grapplers Quest
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2009) --
Rising MMA star Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez will be signing autographs
and meeting fans all day this Saturday (October 10) at Grapplers Quest, “The
World’s Largest Grappling Competition,” at Cal State University in Long Beach’s
Pyramid.
The special event will help raise funds for
an alternative Autism treatment known as a Hyperbaric Chamber -- forced oxygen,
neuro-rehabilitating treatment. All proceeds from the first 150 tickets
purchased at the door will raise $3,000 to pay for one full month of treatment
for Grapplers Quest CEO, Brian Cimins’ 6-year-old-nephew, Jonathan.
”Diego Sanchez is one of the best Mixed Martial
Arts fighters in the world, yet his charity fundraising makes him the real
undisputed champion to families worldwide,” Brian Cimins commented. “My nephew,
Jonathan, and my brother’s family have struggled with Autism since his
diagnosis at 18 months old. We’ve been doing everything we can since. Diego is
currently training to fight December 12th
against BJ Penn UFC 107. Shortly after he heard about our cause, he contacted
me right away to help. Without Diego’s support this wouldn’t have be possible.
He’s a very special person, one my family and I will be forever indebted to.”
This Saturday’s Grapplers Quest brings the
2009 West Coast Grappling and Jiu Jitsu Championships to The Pyramid at Cal
State, located at 1250 Bellflower Blvd., in Long Beach, California. The event
starts at 10:00 AM/PT. Go on line to GrapplersQuest.com for tickets and more
information about this and other upcoming events.
Grappling is the ground fighting art of Mixed
Martial Arts, combining the throws of Olympic Judo, takedowns of Wrestling, leg
locks from Sambo, and other submission techniques from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like
arm-bars, shoulder locks and chokes. Competitors of all ages and skill levels
participate in Saturday’s event, which is open to all grappling styles to
determine the best grapplers in the Western part of the United States.
About Grapplers Quest: Grapplers
Quest is the world’s largest submission grappling organization with 300,000+
competitors worldwide since 1999. Events feature various grappling styles with
divisions for all ages and skill levels with events worldwide. For event
information, visit GrapplersQuest.
About Autism: Autism
is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and
develop social relationships as well behavioral challenges. Safe alternative
treatments and therapies are available, but most are not covered by insurance
plans, so families worldwide need funding. For more information on this
story and fundraising efforts, visit: www.GrapplingWithAutism.org
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