Avery Multer's Fundraiser
Please help to promote Violence Prevention in Chicago
Our annual fundraiser supports scholarships, our Adapted Seido Karate program, and Violence Prevention outreach in the community.
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
Maria Peterson
"So inspired by you, Avery!!! "
$20
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Sheri Boyd
"Great job Avery!! So proud of you!"
$30
Joseph Ksr
"Good luck!"
$50
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Paul Traynor
I donated in support of this campaign.
$30
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Bo Mason
"Keep up the great work!"
$50
Pamela Klier-Weidner
"aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, GOAL! Avery, you are smart, talented and an inspiration to all ages. We love you! Pam, Juliette, Charlotte, Polly and Erin"
$70
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Crystal & Mike Luehne
I donated in support of this campaign.
$31
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Betsy Massee
I donated in support of this campaign.
$30
A supporter of Avery Multer
I donated in support of this campaign.
$50
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MRy Lee Stahl
I donated in support of this campaign.
$30
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Eileen Sweeney
I donated in support of this campaign.
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Michael Thorson
"What a nice cause, and great initiative Avery! Good luck with your goal...!"
$100
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Rick Goor
"Awesome job Avery, well done!!"
$50
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Alissa Friedman
"This is fantastic Avery...YOU GO my ultra-creative, kind, insightful girl!!!"
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David Girolmo
"Avery Multer is a wonderful young lady, and anything I can do to help her brings me joy! Go Avery!!"
$50
Nathaniel Wall
"Great cause. Love the stance! Uncle Paul, Aunt JENAI, and Nathaniel - The Wall Bunch...."
$50
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Karen Wisner
"Good job, Avery!"
$30
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Donald Goor
"Keep up the good work! Very proud!"
$18
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Carolyn Hutchinson
I donated in support of this campaign.
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Christophe Ridet
"Well done Avery !!! "
$20
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Frances Multer
"So proud to be a part of this worthwhile cause. So happy that my granddaughter has made it such an important part of her life."
A supporter of Avery Multer
I donated in support of this campaign.
$30
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Robin Bell
"You are an amazing young lady, Avery, and we are so proud of you! You are rockin' this life! We love you, Aunt 'Ready' Robin and Uncle Larry"
$50
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Jay Renstrom
"So inspired by Avery and her art work!! What a great cause!"
$50
Hello dear friends,
Our daughter, Avery, has been training for several months in Seido Karate at Thousand Waves in Chicago. After a lot of dedicated hard work, she has reached the rank of yellow belt, 6th kyu. We believe very strongly in the skills she's learning there; patience, respect, self-discipline, peaceful conflict resolution, and a non-quitting spirit! In Avery's own words:
"Thousand Waves has inspired me to become a part of the community and to make an impact on the world. The teachers are very supportive and have helped me become a more centered, peaceful person. They've not only taught me how to defend myself, but to know when to use karate and when not to. I've become more aware of the feelings of others and I feel more inclined and ready to help.
Thousand Waves is especially important to the Chicago community because of how welcome it makes everyone feel. It changes people for the better, making them more social, influencing them to make better decisions. Thousand Waves has helped many a person in finding balance, teaching the skills they require to live life to the fullest and make everyone feel appreciated."
Thousand Waves' fundraising efforts are devoted to three critical areas:
- Scholarships, which provide funding for children and adults who wouldn't otherwise be able to study karate or self-defense.
- Adapted Seido Karate (ASK), a partnership with RIC that provides karate for youth with disabilities.
- Self-Defense/Violence Prevention, which provides Self-defense and Bystander Intervention workshops and courses all over the city.
Thousand Waves' name comes from the Japanese saying, "One wave sets thousands in motion."A donation of any amount will go a long way in helping Avery meet her goal for Thousand Waves.
In addition, those who donate $20 or more will receive a 10 pack of notecards/envelopes featuring Avery's own Thousand Waves-inspired custom dragon design! And here's something cool; turns out this very piece of artwork will be featured in the book "Celebrating Art", which brings together some of the most promising student artists in North America, due to be released this September! Thank you for your support.