🎗️ The George Pendergrass Foundation Presents the 2025 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Roll-A-Thon "Rolling for a Cure to Cancer"
Join us on Saturday, November 1st from 11 AM – 5 PM at Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts for a day of training, community, and giving back. This year, all proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping fund life-saving treatment and research for children battling cancer and other serious illnesses.
🥋 Event Highlights
Kids Open Mat (Ages 5–12): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guest Seminar: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM with Professor Jason Wingate (Gracie Raleigh)
Adult Open Mat: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Raffle Prizes
Your chance to win prizes like:
Toro Gi
Cageside Gear
BJJ Fanatics $250 Coupon Code
Event T-Shirt
✨ Drawing will go live at 5 PM on the GP Foundation Facebook page!
Raffle Ticket Prices:
$2 per ticket
$10 for 6 tickets
$20 for 15 tickets
$50 for 40 tickets
💵 Donations & Admission
Donations of any amount will be accepted as admission.
Recommended donation:
$20 for adults
$10 for kids
Ways to donate:
✅ Use the “Find Tickets” link on this page (PayPal)
✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer
✅ Cash donations accepted at the door
👕 $20 Event T-Shirts courtesy of Cageside Fight Co. & Toro BJJ will be available while supplies last!
📍 Location:
Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts
2921 Wakefield Crossing Dr, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27614
🙏 Come roll, support a great cause, and help us make a difference for kids and families in need. Together, we can fight for a cure!
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