500 LOCAL FAMILIES TO ENJOY THANKSGIVING DINNERS VIA $10,100 TO RAISED BY TURKEY TRACK RUN" SPONSORED BY PERSONAL BEST KARATE.

Personal Best Karate, headquartered in Easton, Norton and Foxboro, MA, raised over $10,100 in a recent Turkey Track Run" road race held on October 27th. All proceeds will be put toward the annual Personal Best Karate Turkey Brigade" this Thanksgiving to feed the communitys hungry.

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500 LOCAL FAMILIES TO ENJOY THANKSGIVING DINNERS
VIA $10,100 TO RAISED BY TURKEY TRACK RUN"
SPONSORED BY PERSONAL BEST KARATE.

DATELINE: NORTON, EASTON AND FOXBORO, MA, ISSUED NOVEMBER 8, 2001…
Personal Best Karate, headquartered in Easton, Norton and Foxboro, MA, raised over $10,100 in a recent Turkey Track Run" road race held on October 27th. All proceeds will be put toward the annual Personal Best Karate Turkey Brigade" this Thanksgiving to feed the communitys hungry.

Feeding the Hungry
Students of Personal Best Karate, their parents and community members generously donated their time and energy to participate in the recent Turkey Track Run" held on October 27th at the Borderland State Park in Easton, MA to raise money for the hungry.

190 race participants, ranging in age from 3 to 70 years old, raised $10,100 through pledges to be put toward the annual Turkey Brigade, which will provide more than 500 Thanksgiving baskets with all the Thanksgiving dinner fixings to community members in need of a helping hand.

In addition to sponsoring the road race, students and teachers of Personal Best Karate take upon themselves to shop for and deliver turkey dinners to needy families.

All Ages Get Involved
The Turkey Track Run" race included an adult 2.7-mile run as well as a 1-mile run/walk. Children participated in the 100-yard Ranger Run" or the 50-yard Dragon Dash".

It was a great day. Not only were our students and families excited about racing and pledging to help those in need--there were many, many folks in the community that supported our efforts by pledging. Our Turkey Track Run is a significant fundraiser for the annual Turkey Brigade and it was a terrific turnout," noted Fourth Degree Black Belt and two time World Champion and founder of Personal Best Karate, Christopher Rappold.

Personal Best Karate centers are located at 250 East Main Street, Norton, MA, 36 Commercial Street, Foxboro, MA and 594 Washington Street in South Easton, MA.
To contribute to the Turkey Brigade", contact (508) 285-5425 or visit www.personalbestkarate.com.

Harmony of Community and Karate
From the Turkey Brigade" which helps feed over 500 families each Thanksgiving to raising over $7,500 for Chuck Norris Kick Drugs out of America" to providing nearly 1,000 toys annually for Toys for Tots", Personal Best Karate has made it an integral part of its mission to make a positive impact on the community. Personal Best Karate embraces this philosophy and several charitable events are planned at the locations in the near future.

Martial Arts as a Way of Life
Previously captivating an entire generation of youngsters with the Karate Kid" movies, martial arts has come full circle and back to parents, grandparents and other grown-ups looking to revitalize their health and spirit. Personal Best Karates fun and challenging adult programs such as Karate and Ultimate Kickboxing have experienced an unparalleled surge in participation. Personal Best Karates martial arts, Hatha Yoga (Norton location), Exec-U-Fit programs and Running Club are geared toward anyone looking to gain the fitness for life with high energy, good health and increased stamina as well as weight loss and increased muscle tone.

Personal Best Karate centers feature a wide range of classes including a Karate Ranger program for young children (3-6) and Martial Arts programs for Young Adults (7-12), Teen (13 and up) and Adult (13 and up). With something for everyone, Personal Best Karate also offers Exec-U-Fit, Kickboxing, Yoga (Norton facility) and Family programs.

Partnering in Excellence
The Personal Best Karate center in South Easton, MA is the first location to be independently owned, operated and managed as part of a franchise model". The South Easton center kicks off an ambitious Partnering in Excellence" program launched by Fourth Degree Black Belt and two time World Champion and founder of Personal Best Karate, Christopher Rappold.

Personal Best Karate centers are conveniently located at 250 East Main Street, Norton, MA, 36 Commercial Street, Foxboro, MA and 594 Washington Street, South Easton, MA. For more information about programs and scheduling, please call (508) 285-5425 or visit www.personalbestkarate.com.