{"id":34102,"date":"2025-11-09T19:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T19:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/34102\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T19:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T19:23:13","slug":"legacy-martial-arts-hosts-break-boards-build-hope-cancer-fundraiser-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/34102\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Martial Arts hosts \u2018Break Boards, Build Hope\u2019 cancer fundraiser (photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"X5CXHEXNGZFETNVCOG4YOTYOZQ\">STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. &#8212; Legacy Martial Arts, founded by Master CJ Eadicicco, proudly partnered with the RUMC Breast Cancer Center to host their inaugural fundraising event, \u201cBreak Boards, Build Hope,\u201d on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Staten Island Academy in Dongan Hills.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-gallery-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3FNABOGQQJHX5AKGV4Y4PAXCAM.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-gallery-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/F2HEUEUEAFGW5MTRXETUBH727M.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1\/91<\/p>\n<p class=\"image-gallery-caption\">Inaugural Break Boards Build Hope Fundraiser for RUMC at St. Island Academy<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"OTA6J3R5ZZFKHCFAMKKLX4ADFU\">Master CJ, a seasoned Taekwondo instructor with over 30 years of experience, opened Legacy Martial Arts in November 2024 with a mission to give back to the Staten Island community. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"Q4SSMZGIKBDRNNFJJCHPMWTRP4\">Deeply inspired by his late grandmother, Sandra \u2014who played a pivotal role in his life and passed away from esophageal cancer \u2014 CJ was moved to support cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"UZQOSYVJIVEARKDKTQMPZNLTV4\">The fundraising initiative brought together students, families and community members to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Participants contributed through various activities, including purchasing pink belts, donating for pink t-shirts, and collecting sponsorships \u2014 all culminating in the impactful board-breaking event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"WDHS5RUD3NGNXDP4HVB5GIRSCY\">Thanks to the collective efforts of the Legacy Martial Arts community and its supporters, the event successfully raised $10,000 for the RUMC Breast Cancer Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"OHVS5H3NDZHHTCGOGJMQKX477Y\">\u201cWe are committed to making this an annual tradition,\u201d said CJ. \u201cOur goal is to create a lasting impact and continue supporting vital causes within the Staten Island community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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