Marti Mendoza-Schommer

Marti Mendoza-Schommer's Fundraiser

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One wave sets thousands in motion.

Our annual fundraiser supports scholarships, our Adapted Seido Karate program, and Violence Prevention outreach in the community.

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$1,325 towards $1,250

Thousand Waves is a mission-driven not-for-profit in the city of Chicago that has been active in the community for over 32 years with a mission to foster fitness, healing, empowerment, and peacemaking.

Spirit Challenge Fundraiser supports Thousand Waves' work in 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.

Liliana has been practicing Seido Karate for almost 7 years and recently earned her Jr Black belt. In her own words "Karate has made me a more confident and strong person and taught me not only to defend myself but how to stand up for others. It challenges me but I love learning all the new material and I always have fun. I havealso made great friends at Thousand Waves!"

Thousand Waves' name comes from the Japanese saying, "One wave sets thousands in motion." Just one donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for Thousand Waves. Thank you for your support!