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Annual St. Jude Fundraiser Hosted by Olson's Marital Arts

And a 5K Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease

By Amanda Hollifield, Publisher Mom, tricities.macaronikid.com April 22, 2021

Macaroni Kid Tri longtime sponsor and partner Olson's Martial Arts have always been a great example of a servant's heart in our community going above and beyond.   This weekend they are hosting two fundraisers for two amazing organizations,  one that hits home for one of the Olsons.

On Saturday, April 24, Olson's will host their annual board-breaking fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital.   The event is open to the public and offers great activities for kids.   There will be a special free seminar, "Stand Tall, Stand Strong,"  bully prevention for all.  

11:00am- Bully Prevention seminar for parents and kids to attend together

11:30am - Board Breaking, Games and Demonstrations begin

1:00 pm- Grand Finale and Dismiss

Help our Community Raise $7,500 and Break 1,000 Boards!  The event will take place at Olson's Martial Arts located at 113 Cherry Street, Johnson City, TN! For more information call 423-926-9161.

On Sunday, April 25, the Olson's are hosting a 5K at  2:00pm at Willow Springs Park.  100% of all donations go straight to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease and are greatly appreciated! Glenn Olson was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in August of 2013.  You can watch Master Glenn promoting the event here on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.winn.940/videos/3784801944906285.