The Craig Jones Invitational, by the Honest Struggle Basis, has raised $500,000 for Faucet Most cancers Out.
The greenback quantities raised by the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) – by means of the Honest Struggle Basis – are starting to trickle in, and on Tuesday, the group introduced that it has raised $500,000 for the BJJ non-profit Faucet Most cancers Out.
The primary-ever CJI came about in September and by all accounts was a powerful success, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers throughout a number of platforms all whereas elevating cash for a number of totally different charitable organizations. The occasion featured a pair of 16-man brackets, every with a $1 million prize up for grabs, in addition to superfights between Gabi Garcia and Craig Jones, and Ffion Davies and Mackenzie Dern.
The half-million raised for Faucet Most cancers Out got here from donations to the Honest Struggle Basis, ticket gross sales, sponsorships, and attire purchases. CJI’s direct donation was matched by KASAI CEO Wealthy Byrne and an nameless donor.
Faucet Most cancers Out founder and Govt Path Jon Thomas spoke concerning the affect this cash could have:
“This transformational present from the Honest Struggle Basis will allow us to speed up our formidable strategic objectives. Our imaginative and prescient is to offer each grappler the chance to combat for these within the combat of their lives. Our partnership with CJI has led to elevated consciousness of our mission and occasions, with management monetary help to scale our affect. We want to thank Craig, Seth, Anthony, B-Crew, and CJI’s unbelievable athletes for believing so strongly in our mission. Moreover, huge thanks is owed to the inspiring fanbase that got here out and made the inaugural CJI an amazing success!”
Honest Struggle Basis co-founder and President Seth Belisle additionally spoke concerning the present to Faucet Most cancers Out:
“We’re honored to help Faucet Most cancers Out with this charitable donation and know that funds shall be put to swift and efficient use to additional their inspiring mission. Our charitable affect is made attainable by our sponsors and the hundreds of thousands of followers and viewers who consider in CJI and share our perception that Jiu-Jitsu is a world power for good.”
