Breaking Boards for Breast Cancer at Murray’s Family Martial Arts Center

For obvious reasons, many of us simply choose not to think about the bad things- things like cancer- that we could come across. That said, when something bad does happen, it's always nice to see people come together to combat it. According to the Glens Falls Post Star, such was the case when Desma Degraw, a second-degree black belt at Murray’s Family Martial Arts Center, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Of course, when the news came down, everyone had a variety of options. But the school decided to put on an event this past Sunday called "Kicks for Kindness" in order to raise money for their sick friend by way of breaking boards. Reportedly trying to keep a positive mindset, Degraw noted that the skills learned in Tae Kwon Do have helped her to stay the course. "It keeps you focused," she said. "You don't spend a lot of time worrying about the what-ifs."

Degraw plans to have a double masectomy this week. Here's to her health and hoping that the skills her teacher Bob Murray have instilled continue to help her through.