On Feb. 28, the Atlantic Steamers Firehouse hosted the 10th Annual OBEN-PAL Karate Kick-A-Thon....and as usual it was an outstanding success!

There were a total of 47 children who participated kicking for one hour and set a new record of 111,021 kicks, as well as raising a grand total of $3,739.50! Thank you to all the children, their parents and the Kick-A-Thon committee for working together and making this the most successful Kick-A-Thon to date.

Karate coach Andrew Hall said, "I would like to especially thank Atlantic Steamers Firehouse for being gracious hosts. I would also like to thank the following local businesses for their donations, without whose generosity this Kick-A-Thon would not be possible:"

Eastern Martial Arts Supply

Taby's

Dunkin' Donuts

Village Gourmet Deli

La Stella Pizzeria

Mill Creek Tavern

Chrison & Bellini

NY Mets Organization

Mim's of Syosset

Martin Viette

Architectural Audio & Video

Disney Theatrical Group

Appliance World

Christina's Epicure

Hilti USA

New 4 U Nails

Station Plaza Veterinary Group

John McGowan & Sons Paving and Masonry

Jordan Masiakos, Esq.

Coach Hall said, "Thanks to everyone's participation and generosity, the OBEN-PAL Karate Program will continue to provide a safe forum for the personal development of our community children, stressing such values as respect, discipline, courage and integrity while also teaching goal-setting skills and instilling a positive work ethic."

Jordan Masiakos, one of the members of the OBEN PAL Kick-A-Thon committee, said, "The Kickathon was a great success, as we raised funds for our community's underprivileged children."