About CAE’s Punch-a-thon
What is a Punch-a-thon?
CAE’s Punch-a-thon is CAE’s version of a walkathon fundraiser. Participants will learn martial arts punching and basic self-defense techniques from trained instructors. Together we will aim to complete 1,000 punches representing confidence and empowerment for all survivors of violence. It’s an inspiring and fun morning in Brooklyn’s beautiful Prospect Park!
Who Benefits
CAE’s Punch-a-thon directly supports our vital self-defense and healing programs for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, as well as our violence prevention and leadership programs for youth. CAE provides these programs in schools, rape crisis centers, and community organizations to deliver educational and self-defense programs. These unique programs help participants build skills and confidence, learn how to protect themselves using their voice and physical self-defense strategies, and explore issues such as relationship violence, bullying and sexual harassment.
"Tulani, a student in CAE's after-school program Power, Action, Change for Teens, demonstrates her board breaking skills, and her commitment to raising awareness about child abuse.
Our Goals
- To complete 1,000 punches representing confidence and empowerment for all survivors of violence.
- To raise $50,000 in pledges to support our programs to end violence and stand up for justice.
- To build community awareness of violence prevention.
What to Expect at the Event
You spend a day with CAE at Prospect Park where all the teams, sponsors, CAE martial arts students and community supporters come together to complete 1,000 punches! We have a raffle that offers exciting items and gifts, and face painting for the kids or the young at heart. This year’s event will be held on June 3rd from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
How Do I Get There?
The Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance to Prospect Park is a block from the Q train’s Prospect Park Stop – only 28 minutes from Union Square.
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If you’re arriving by car, you should be able to find parking along Ocean Avenue. If not, there’s a small parking lot called “Jenuwen Parking” at 590 Flatbush (that’s right after Washington Ave turns into Flatbush, between Midwood & Rutland). There’s another parking location, farther away called “BHC Car Park”, at 100 Parkside Avenue (on the south end of the park, cross street Parade Place).
