In Capoeira my story is that I did Capoeira in Mozambique for a while and every studio I went to didn’t have a lot of things and we had to play on broken cement. So I know how difficult it was and now that I get to play in a real studio makes me want to help others. So they can play in real studios and this fundraiser is my chance to do that.

I am partnering with Canto do Galo and the Capoeira Arts Foundation to raise money for the 2017 Canto do Galo Roda-thon for Projeto Kirimurê. I sincerely appreciate your support for this fundraiser and my goal. You can donate now and by hitting “Give Now” on the upper right.

Thank you for joining me!

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Thank you for your support for the Capoeira Arts Foundation as we raise funds in our annual Roda-thon for Projeto Kirimurê.

We are hoping that with generous sponsors like yourself we can reach our goal of $7,000. Your contribution will go a long way to making a very big difference in these wonderful children's lives. If you are sponsoring one of the participants in this year's Roda-thon and don't already have their individual page link, please click on the "teams" link above, then click your participant's city link, and select your participant.

Why are we raising money?

The main goal of the Roda-thon is to help contribute to the sustainability of an at-risk youth program called Projeto Kirimurê (PK), in Itapuã, Bahia, Brazil. Once a small fishing village, this community has become overrun with urban crowding, pollution, poverty and the high prevalence of violence and drug-related crime.Through PK’s cultural center, local children between 4 and 16 years of age find a safe and nurturing environment through which they discover who they are, why they are special, where they come from, and how to find positive solutions to seemingly impossible problems. As the children of the neighborhood learn the game of capoeira, its music, history and philosophy, they develop physical and emotional strength, discover their roots and build self-esteem and character. Along with capoeira and related music classes, PK also offers literacy classes, homework help, psychological counseling, activities in health and environmental education, as well as field trips and a daily nutritious snack. PK works hard to engage the families of the children in all of the above work.

The Capoeira Arts Foundation is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been dedicated to supporting Projeto Kirimurê since 2005.

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What is the Roda-thon?

The Roda-thon is a pledge based fundraiser in which participants play as many capoeira games as possible. As in many fundraisers of this nature, participants will look to raise funds through our extended networks of family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc. Participants will search for sponsorships on a per game basis, or by asking for a flat contribution. Suggested minimums are $1 per game or a flat contribution of $20, but any and all contributions will go a long way to helping us achieve our goal. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of US tax laws.

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at chrismontiel@capoeiraartsfoundation.org 1901 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 510.666.1255 Fed Tax ID#: 94-2853995