Roll For A Cause

The numbers are in…

jillkreiman — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:57:29 +0000

A HUGE thank you to everybody that was involved in this event in any way. We raised $6,548 directly for Make-A-Wish and another $1,806 in sponsor money to cover costs. Total money raised for this event was $8,354! Please share your stories and suggestions. We want to do this again next year – bigger and better. Photos will be up soon!

WGN Talk Radio with Bill Leff

jillkreiman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:33:04 +0000

We had the pleasure of spreading the word about our tournament with Bill Leff on WGN Radio 720. Please click to listen to the podcast.

Chicago’s MMA article

jillkreiman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:07:52 +0000

Roll For a Cause: Shonie, Schafer, Grappling for Charity

UFC veterans Eric “Red” Schafer and Shonie “Mr. International” Carter will grapple in a supermatch at the first-ever “Roll for a Cause” submission grappling/BJJ Open on Saturday at Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove.

Both of these veteran fighters are generously donating their time to this fundraiser that benefits both the Make-a-Wish Foundation and (in a separate concession stand) the acquisition of new wrestling mats for Guerin High School.

This event uniquely links grappling with charity, according to Jillian Kreiman, the founder of the event.

“I want to spread the love of the sport as well as show non-grapplers another side to it,” Kreiman said. “There are a lot of views about submission grappling and BJJ and not too many of them include generosity or even the community of it.”

“Roll for a Cause” runs from 10 am to 6 pm with the supermatch between Schafer and Carter scheduled for the afternoon. Both fighters will make themselves available for pictures and autographs.

“We have people competing, volunteering and even just donating for this cause,” Kreiman said. “We were lucky enough to have Eric Schafer and Shonie Carter show their generosity by donating their time and skills. I hope that this tournament is successful both to raise money for Make-A-Wish and to help Roll for a Cause to become its own entity where we can regularly host tournaments for the benefit of charitable foundations.”

Julian from B96 will also be on hand to host the show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost to attend the event is a $10, and competitor’s fees are $75. Visit rollforacause.com to register for the competition and for additional details.

US Combat Sports article

jillkreiman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:56:23 +0000

Eric Schafer vs. Shonie Carter BJJ Super Match Set for ‘Roll for a Cause’ in River Grove on July 28

Ultimate Fighting Championship veterans Eric “Red” Schafer and Shonie “Mr. International” Carter are set to square off in a grappling Super Match later this month and it’s all for the kids.

The matchup was announced earlier today as an attraction for the upcoming “Roll for a Cause” Submission Grappling/BJJ Open event taking place in River Grove, Illinois, on July 28.

“Roll for a Cause” is an Illinois-based grappling organization that donates proceeds from its event to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Schafer and Carter, both of whom have served as leading figures for their respective Wisconsin and Illinois local scenes, will compete in the No-Gi headlining match for what looks to be an entertaining competition.

Featuring normal competition rules that can be viewed on the “Roll for a Cause” website, the tournament runs $75 for a competitor and $10 for a spectator. The event will take place at Guerin College Preparatory High School with competition scheduled to begin at 10 am.

Julian on the radio

jillkreiman — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:21:53 +0000

Julian on the radio from the B96 morning show is going to be guest hosting at our event on July 28th in River Grove, IL from 11am-3pm.

Eric “Red” Schafer vs. Shonie “Mr. International” Carter in Super Match

jillkreiman — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:55:01 +0000

Ultimate Fighting Championship veterans Eric “Red” Schafer and Shonie “Mr. International” Carter are going to square off in a no gi grappling Super Match at our event on July 28th in River Grove, IL to help support our cause!

The Stats

Eric Schafer

Nickname: Red

From: Fond du Lac, WI

Fights Out Of: Milwaukee, WI

Birthday: 9-20-1977

Height: 6’3″

Total UFC Fights: 9

Overall Record: 12-7-2

Martial Art: black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Shonie Carter

Nickname: Mr. International

From: Chicago, IL

Fights Out Of: Chicago, IL

Birthday: 5-3-1972

Height:5′ 9″

Total UFC Fights: 6

Overall Record: 50-28-7

Martial Art: black belt in Judo, black belt in Shidōkan

Record stats are from Sherdog.com

Early Weigh-Ins

nickdye — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:02:20 +0000