A karate coach celebrates his 50th birthday
A karate coach has vowed to fight 50 opponents on his 50th birthday to raise thousands of dollars for charity. Brian DeGori, a former Marine and martial arts instructor from Pitman, N.J., will take on 50 pugilists for 90 seconds each this weekend, showing off his skills at boxing and mixed martial arts. Tickets to the event cost up to $50 a head, and all proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters, a charity that connects kids with mentors. “He’s fighting for kids, just like we are,” said Robert Jakubowski, the charity’s CEO.
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Stranger saves the life of an ill woman
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