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Spanish Harlem has one of
the highest asthma rates in the United States. Our children also suffer
from additional health problems such as obesity, ADHD and ADD. Eighty
one percent of the families in our neighborhood live below the poverty
level and it is only through the generosity of people like you that we
can make our program available for these children.
Our student coordinator has extensive experience in working with asthmatic children. While the asthmatic child receives special attention they are mainstreamed in our regular martial arts program. Our program is one of the only athletic programs for asthmatic children in the community. Without this type of training, many asthmatic children become targeted and bullied in school. Often the child becomes ‘invalidized’ rather than being allowed to develop to his or her fullest potential. |
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Miguel |
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The Little Ninja Adoption
Program is designed to support an inner city asthmatic child for a
one-year participation in our martial arts program. Some
donors express their generosity with a lump sum donation. Many donors
make a monthly donation of $125 to cover the cost of the program for
their Little Ninja. |
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Andy |
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The age of the child is between 3 and 11. The sponsor receives a picture of the child and is invited to meet the student as well as attending the quarterly belt promotion tests that the child takes. The donation is fully tax deductible and the sponsor’s name or company name is listed on our website along with a picture of the child. Individuals interested in adopting a Little Ninja or obtaining additional information about this program should contact our Executive Director, Stan Koehler, at 212-978-8776. |
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Angel Escobar Vitanzo |
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