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Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Attorney Boxing in Fight for Charity

Jane Chen, attorney at law at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP of East Meadow, will participate the nation's only all-volunteer charity event.

August 28, 2018; Uniondale, NY – Jane Chen, an attorney at the law firm of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP in Uniondale, has been selected to be a boxer for the 15th Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing event. The Main Event which will be held in November at the Long Island Hilton in Melville is expected to attract more than 1,200 people and raise more than $200,000 for local not-for-profit organizations including Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and National Foundation for Human Potential.

A resident of Bayside, Ms. Chen is among Long Island’s brightest, toughest and bravest business professionals who will step in the boxing ring this November. She has chosen “The Real Estate Deal” as her ring name. The card for the Main Event will include up to 10 bouts, pitting local business professionals against each other for charity.

“I believe that boxing is a sport that sharpens your discipline and challenges both your mind and body. I look forward to rising to the challenge and doing what it takes to reach my goal on the big day in November,” said Ms. Chen.

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"Jane and all of the charity boxers are enthusiastic and committed to making the 15th Main Event exciting, rewarding and a successful charity fundraiser. They are eager to keep rigorous training schedules so they can be ready both physically and mentally for their matches in November,” said Jamie Austin, Long Island Fight for Charity Co-Founder.

Tickets for the 15th Main Event are available on-line. VIP Tickets (Reserved Seating) are $250; Super Early Bird $99 (now until June 30); Early Bird Tickets $110 (July 1 until August 31); General Tickets $135 (after August 31) Standing Room with Limited Seating. More than 20 local restaurants will provide delicious food and beverages for the event.

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For Fight for Charity information and sponsorship opportunities go to lifightforcharity.org To support Ms. Chen with sponsorship purchases, or to purchase tickets for Team Chen visit the following link; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-long-island-fight-for-charity-2018-tickets-41881512732?team_token=2102300-28r33.

To ask questions, e-mail [email protected] or call (877) 240-7821.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Jane Chen of Bayside and an attorney at the law firm of Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP in Uniondale, will participate in the Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation’s only all-volunteer charity boxing event. Ms. Chen will be raising money directly to support local charities including the Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School and the National Foundation for Human Potential ahead of the Main Event, which will take place on Monday, November 19, 2018.

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