The students at the Driffield National Martial Arts College handed over a cheque for £600 to the Ben Hodgson fund this week.
The money was raised at the National Martial Arts Colleges (Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Harrogate and Knaresborough) Black Belt graduation ceremony at Leeds Girls Grammar School back on September 29, where 33 black belts from all the Yorkshire academies, demonstrated their skills to a packed auditorium.
A total of £1200 was raised on the day and split between two worthy causes with Ben Hodgson being one.
“Every six months we hold a large black belt graduation ceremony and we always use the opportunity to raise money for a local worthy cause, our members’ families and friends always give generously.
“We’re really pleased to be able to give something back to the local community,” stated Clint Walker, Chief Instructor of Driffield National Martial Arts College
Ben is local to the Martial Arts College at Driffield and suffers from a debilitating disease known as muscular dystrophy. If you would like to know more about Ben or how you can donate please visit www.thebenhodgsonfund.co.uk.
Driffield Martial Arts College runs programmes to suit children, families and adults in mixed martial arts for self-defence and personal development, if you would like to know more please visit www.nat-mac.co.uk, www.facebook.com/pages/Driffield-National-Martial-Arts-College or call 07791 216116 for a free introductory lesson.