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Help Kids Kick Seizures, One Kick at a Time!
Kayven's Kick A Thon is an exciting martial arts inspired fundraiser that gives kids the opportunity to make a real difference while having fun. Participants collect donations from family, friends, neighbors, and community, then put their skills to the test by seeing how many kicks they can complete in 2 minutes.
Every kick helps raise funds for Kayven's Helping Hands, a Kansas nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by epilepsy through Care Kits, educational resources, children's books, Little Free Libraries, enrichment opportunities, and other programs that make adventures possible for all.
The event is held in memory of Kayven Hopper, whose courage, kindness, and determination continue to inspire others to serve their communities. Whether you're a martial artist or simply want to support an amazing cause, every participant becomes part of something bigger than themselves.
This Event is open to all kids ages 3-18!
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Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Championship Martial Arts
Derby, KansasParticipants will:
Check in and receive their event materials.
Kids will kick for 2 minutes.
Number of kicks will be recorded.
Cheer on fellow participants.
Compete for medals, awards, raffle entries, and fundraising prizes.
Every $25 dollars raised, will 1 Raffle entry for a PS5!
This is a family friendly event, and spectators are encouraged to attend and support the participants.
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Registration is open to children and teens ages 3 through 18.
Participants do not have to be members of Championship Martial Arts. Anyone who wants to help kids living with epilepsy is welcome to participate.
Age divisions include:
Ages 3 to 5
Ages 6 to 12
Ages 13 to 18
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Each participant will receive their own online fundraising page to share with family and friends.
Supporters can make a donation of any amount to help the participant reach their fundraising goal. Fundraising can be per kick or a flat amount. Online donations encouraged but we can accept cash or check. Cash/check per kick donations are due by November 20th. Fundraising starts September 1st concludes prior to the event on November 14th.
Every dollar raised helps Kayven's Helping Hands provide:
Epilepsy Care Kits for children
Books and Little Free Libraries
Children's enrichment programs
Family travel assistance
Seizure education and awareness
Resources for families facing epilepsy
The more you raise, the more children you'll help, and the more prizes you'll earn.
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Top Kicker Awards
Each age division will recognize:
🥇 Champion Award
🥈 Purple Belt Award
🥉 Helping Hands Award
Heart Awards
Special Heart Awards recognize participants who demonstrate kindness, encouragement, perseverance, sportsmanship, and the spirit of helping others.
Every participant receives an official Kayven's Helping Hands sticker as a thank you for making a difference.
Fundraising Rewards
Everyone can earn prizes by reaching fundraising milestones.
Every $25 raised earns one raffle entry for the PS5. See next tab.
Fundraising Prizes
· $25 Raised – Earn one PlayStation-5 Raffle Ticket.
· $50 Raised – KHH keychain & 2 PS5 Raffle Tickets.
· $100 Raised – KHH Duck & 4 PS5 Raffle Tickets.
· $150 Raised – KHH Purple Belt Club Head band & 6 PS5 Raffle Tickets.
· $200 Raised – Receive an official Kick-A-Thon event shirt. & 8 PS5 Raffle Tickets.
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Every $25 raised earns one raffle entry for the PS5. Drawing will be held at the conclusion of event.
The more you raise, the more chances you have to win.
Example:
Raise $25 = 1 entry
Raise $50 = 2 entries
Raise $100 = 4 entries
Raise $250 = 10 entries
Raise $500 = 20 entries
Participants do not have to be present to win unless otherwise noted.
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Nearly 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure during their lifetime, and approximately 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy. Every dollar raised helps provide comfort, education, resources, and hope to children and families across Kansas facing epilepsy and other challenges.
When you participate in Kayven's Kick A Thon, you're not just counting kicks.
You're helping kids kick seizures.
One kick. One child. One family at a time.
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See Red Registration button
Registration opens September 1 and closes November 1.
There are two easy ways to register:
Register In Person
Visit Championship Martial Arts during regular business hours to complete your registration.Register Online
Complete the online registration form and submit your registration.Important: All participants must pick up their fundraising packet at Championship Martial Arts before they begin fundraising.
Each participant will receive:
An official fundraising envelope
A pledge card to collect donations
Fundraising instructions
Tips for asking for donations
Information to help answer donor questions about Kayven's Helping Hands and how the funds are used
Participants are encouraged to begin fundraising as soon as they receive their packet.
Seizure Safe Bingo
Proceeds to benefit Seizure Safe Schools and the Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas.
Battle Epilepsy.
Catch Hope.
Thank you to our amazing Event Sponsors!!
Epilepsy Support Group
Kayven’s Helping Hands Epilepsy Support Group
This group is open to anyone caring for, living with, advocating for, or wanting to support someone with epilepsy. All are welcome — parents, caregivers, adults with epilepsy, family members, educators, and community allies.
We provide a safe, understanding space to share experiences, learn more about epilepsy, and connect with others who “get it.”
Our goals are to connect, support, advocate, and increase awareness.
Together, we will:
• Share experiences in a safe and compassionate environment
• Learn more about epilepsy and related conditions
• Connect people with trusted epilepsy resources and organizations
• Advocate for better understanding and community awareness
• Hear from invited experts, advocates, and guest presenters
• Remind every family that no one fights alone
Meeting Schedule:
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
First Meeting:
Thursday, January 15
Keeney Stevens Board Room
Advanced Learning Library – Wichita Public Library
Attendance Options:
• In-person
• Zoom option for those joining from home
Registration:
Please register if you can, but it is not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/253234692917161
Full Disclaimer:
Kayven’s Helping Hands Epilepsy Support Group is a peer-support environment created to provide community, understanding, and shared experience for individuals and families affected by epilepsy.
This group does not provide:
-medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
-medication guidance or adjustment
-emergency or crisis support
-legal, psychological, or professional counseling
Information shared—whether by group facilitators or participants—is intended for general support and education only. It should not be used to make medical decisions, change treatment plans, or replace advice from your neurologist, epileptologist, or healthcare team.
Please respect member privacy. Personal stories shared in this group should remain confidential.
In the event of a medical emergency, worsening symptoms, or safety concerns, please call 911 or seek immediate professional care.
Kayven’s Helping Hands, its volunteers, and partners assume no liability for decisions made based on discussions or resources shared within this group.
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Celebrate Kayven
Join us for a FUNdraiser and Community event as we celebrate the life and legacy of Kayven!
May 23rd
6-9pm
Warren Riverview Park-Derby Kansas
Treats – Crafts – Games -Raffle – Books – Fun!
The event is free! The funds raised will be used to support Kayven’s Helping Hands mission of Making Adventure Possible for All by building Little Free Libraries in our community, getting 1000 books in the hands of kids, funding enrichments programs for kids and supporting those with epilepsy!
What’s Happening: A few of Kayven’s favorite things!
• Cookies and Donuts!
• Crafts! Rock Painting, Kite Making, Bead crafts, and paper airplanes.
• Books! Every child in attendance can select and take home a free book from Kayven’s Little Free Library & learn about the Derby Public Library’s Summer reading program.
• Fun! Fishing, bubbles, yard games, and face painting.
• Party Rockerz ICT! Featuring pictures with Bluey and book reading with Belle.
• Raffle Door Prizes: We will raffle off tons of exciting prizes and giving aways gifts throughout the event!
Chiefs Raffle Basket: Includes 2 tickets to see the Chiefs play in 2025, a custom painting of Patrick Mahomes by a local artist, party supplies & family meal passes to Freddies Frozen Custard.
Silver Dollar City Get Away: Includes 4-single day passes to Silver Dollar City and a prize basket from Chick-Fil-la that includes family meal passes.
Tanganyika Wildlife Park: 2 Single Day Passes that include full park admission, unlimited wildlife feedings, unlimited breakfast, lunch, snacks & beverages, scheduled daily demos and rainchecks.
Adventure and food prize packs featuring passes to Explorations Place, Heartland Championship Wrestling, Sedwick County Zoo, Rock River Rapids, Kansas Cosmosphere, Derby Plaza Theater, Riverside Cafe, City Bites Deli and various other restaurants.
Other Raffle & Silent Auction items: 6-Piece Dewalt Combo kit, Self Care bundle including a massage from Integrity Chiropractic, Family Portrait from Antoniya Inness, Galaxy Tablet, premium Lego sets, custom quilt made by local artist and much, much, more!
Additional Details:
Rain or shine event!
Featuring Local businesses & Organizations: Derby Public Library, Derby Latchkey, Adventurz Play, Epilepsy Foundation, Championship Marshal Arts, and more!
Thank you to our Donors and Sponsors! TGC Group, Heartland Championship Wresting, Star Lumber, Chic-Fil-La, Freddies Frozen Custard, Derby Plaza theaters, Tanganyika, Derby Donut, Cosmosphere, Derby Recreation, Sedwick County Zoo, Riverside Cafe, Antoniya Inness Portraits, Integrity Chiropractic, Championship Marshal Arts, artists Ashley Reid & Tara Walker, and all the individuals, families and anonymous supporters and volunteers! This wouldn’t be possible without you!
Celebrate Kayven Raffle & Silent Auction Presales!!
Welcome to the raffle & silent auction presale page for the Celebrate Kayven event!
All funds raised will support Kayven’s Helping Hands Foundation and its mission to promote children's literacy, enrichment programs, and epilepsy awareness.
Tickets are $5 each and opening bid for the quilt is $250.
There will be 12 prized raffled and 1 prize auctioned off at this event.
Online raffle ticket & auction bidding presales end at 10:45pm on May 22nd. All online entries will be included in the in-person raffle & auction.
Raffle tickets sales & silent auction bidding will continue in person at the Celebrate Kayven Event from 6pm-830pm. The raffle drawing sales & silent auction bidding will end on May 23rd at 8:30 PM during the Celebrate Kayven event. Winners will be announced live, but you do not need to be present to win. Winners can claim prizes after the event concludes or arrange for local pick up, delivery or shipping. With the exception of the Dewalt Combo Kit, all items can be shipped.
Questions?
Email us at celebratekayven@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
Unclaimed raffle prizes will be added to the next Kayven’s Helping Hands fundraiser after 90 days or returned to donors.
Payment for auction item is due before the item is distributed. If payment is not received after 1 week, the next highest bidder will be contacted to claim the prize.
Prizes may not be exchanged for cash. Kayven’s Helping Hands is not responsible for lost or stolen prizes.
This raffle is held under the fiscal sponsorship of the Kansas Alliance for Nonprofits.
Contact
Want to get involved and make a difference? Complete the form to learn more about Kayven’s Helping Hands, donate books to our Little Free Libraries, or volunteer your time to support our mission. Together, we can inspire adventures, promote literacy, and uplift our community!
Email
celebratekayven@gmail.com
Phone
(316) 364-7853