<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;caret-color:rgb(33, 37, 41);color:rgb(33, 37, 41);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">Fencing is not than just a sport, it’s a developmental tool that carries great benefits for the growth of young children. Unfortunately, many kids (and parents) don’t have access to this opportunity. We want to change this. We want to get into your school or your organization. We want to teach your young kids, in small groups, to fence! We want the wonderful developmental benefits to apply for all kids. Mostly, we want to make fencing fun and accessible to all young kids who might otherwise not get a chance to. We do this ALL for FREE ! That’s why we need your pledge.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;caret-color:rgb(33, 37, 41);color:rgb(33, 37, 41);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;caret-color:rgb(33, 37, 41);color:rgb(33, 37, 41);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">We do the Fence-A-Thon only once a year and ALL the money we raise goes towards supporting the kids. From buying equipment for the kids who can’t afford it, to helping to pay for tournament fees so kids can have a chance, but more importantly, for kids who show promise, we give scholarships to attend the <a href="https://www.bfafencing.org/" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Bronzeville Fencing Academy</a> in Chicago!<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;caret-color:rgb(33, 37, 41);color:rgb(33, 37, 41);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;caret-color:rgb(33, 37, 41);color:rgb(33, 37, 41);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none">It is our hope that through fencing, the kids can develop skills to help better themselves, and to help better our communities!

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, We thank you from the bottom of our heart. This donation greatly helps our mission. We will now be able to: - Create fencing programs and camps to support our city kids. - Support these kids  not only at tournaments, but throughout their development. - By helping these kids, we hope we can change our community and also change our world! If you would like to contribute further, <a href="https://youthfencingchicago.com/#contact" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">contact us</a> to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! You can also join our <a href="https://youthfencingchicago.com/#contact" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">newsletter</a> to stay in touch! Sincerely,  The Youth Fencing Chicago Team - Tate, Ben, Ana, Leon and Ella info@youthfencingchicago.com

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<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%">Fencing is not than just a sport, it’s a developmental tool that carries great benefits for the growth of young children. Unfortunately, many kids (and parents) don’t have access to this opportunity. We want to change this. We want to get into your school or your organization. We want to teach your young kids, in small groups, to fence! We want the wonderful developmental benefits to apply for all kids. Mostly, we want to make fencing fun and accessible to all young kids who might otherwise not get a chance to. We do this ALL for FREE ! That’s why we need your pledge.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%">We do the Fence-A-Thon only once a year and ALL the money we raise goes towards supporting the kids. From buying equipment for the kids who can’t afford it, to helping to pay for tournament fees so kids can have a chance, but more importantly, for kids who show promise, we give scholarships to attend the <a href="https://www.bfafencing.org/" target="_blank">Bronzeville Fencing Academy</a> in Chicago!<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%">It is our hope that through fencing, the kids can develop skills to help better themselves, and to help better our communities!

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