Mastery Martial Arts is partnering with the New England Hemophilia Association (NEHA) to host a Push-Up-A-Thon!

Their goal is to do 200,000 push ups in one day to help raise awareness and funds for the bleeding disorders community. All funds raised will support NEHA’s Emergency Assistance program to assist families in facing unexpected financial hardship.

• The Push-Up-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM.
• All Mastery Martial Arts locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts will host their own event.
• Mastery students are invited to participate in the Push-Up-A-Thon at the academy they normally attend.
• Follow the steps below to join your academy! You can either set up your own personal push-up and fundraising goal, or you can donate to your academy’s overall goal. Learn more about each below.

How To Make Your Own Fundraising Page

Choose your Mastery location from the list below, then follow the steps to get started!

• • Barrington – Ms. Lemoi
  • Coventry – Mr. Hebert
  • Cranston – Mr. Curran
  • Cumberland – Mrs. Force 
  • East Greenwich – Mr. Pezzillo 
  • Johnston – Mr. Russo
  • North Attleboro – Mr. Martinez
  • Randolph – Mr. Lenard
  • Smithfield – Mr. West
  • Warwick – Mr. Martinez 
  • Prestige Martial Arts Community – Mr. Streaker

1. Select the red “Join Our Team” button at the top of your academy’s page.
2. Enter your fundraising goal.
3. Place your own donation to get started toward your goal. Suggested donation is $1 for every push-up. (Example: $50 for 50 push-ups).
4. Enter the information requested and pay with a credit card. All donations will support NEHA’s Emergency Assistance program to help patients and their families during times where they need emergency financial assistance.
5. Completing these steps will generate your own donation link. Share your link on social media or via text and email to allow your friends and family to donate to your page and help you reach your goal. Your personal fundraising will help your Mastery Academy reach its fundraising goal!

Donate To Your Academy’s Goal

1. Choose your Mastery location from the list below

• • Barrington – Ms. Lemoi
  • Coventry – Mr. Hebert
  • Cranston – Mr. Curran
  • Cumberland – Mrs. Force 
  • East Greenwich – Mr. Pezzillo 
  • Johnston – Mr. Russo
  • North Attleboro – Mr. Martinez
  • Randolph – Mr. Lenard
  • Smithfield – Mr. West
  • Warwick – Mr. Martinez 
  • Prestige Martial Arts Community – Mr. Streaker

2. Click the red “Support Us” button on the top of the page.

3. Place your donation via credit card.

• Donations can be made for this event until May 31, 2024.
• You can also place general donations to support the New England Hemophilia Association by clicking here.

About the New England Hemophilia Association 

The New England Hemophilia Association (NEHA) was founded in 1957 to improve the quality of life for all persons with bleeding disorders and their families through education, support and advocacy. Founded in 1957, NEHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and their families in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NEHA builds region-wide educational meetings, creates dynamic programming, supports legislative advocacy and provides emergency financial assistance. Learn more by visiting: www.nehemophilia.org.

What is Hemophilia?

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder which creates problems in the body’s blood clotting system. It is caused by a deficiency of factor VIII or factor IX. As a result, stable clots do not form and prolonged bleeding occurs. Hemophilia can be mild, moderate or severe, depending on factor levels in the blood. Contrary to popular myth, persons with bleeding disorders will not bleed to death from a cut or minor injury. They suffer mostly from internal bleeding into joints and muscles.

Hemophilia medicines are  among the most expensive medicines on the market, averaging about $350,000 a year. All treatments are infusions or injections and are needed sometimes daily. There are an estimated 30,000 people in the United States. Learn more about hemophilia and other types of bleeding disorders.