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Company Research Report: Heroes Circle



Company Overview



  • Name: The Heroes Circle

  • Mission: To ease the pain and trauma of children while empowering them to heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

  • Founded: 1999

  • Founder: Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg

  • Key People:

  • Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg - Founder and Global Director

  • Martin Bluth, MD, PhD - Global Medical Director

  • Cindy Cohen, MS, CCLS - Global Program Director

  • Kristen Cometto-Russ - Chief Strategy Officer

  • Richard Plowden - Chief Martial Artist

  • Marc Cohen - Chief Financial Officer

  • Headquarters: Charach Global Center, 27600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 220, Southfield, MI 48034, USA

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • What it is known for: A global healing and wellness initiative inspired by the children of Kids Kicking Cancer, offering evidence-based martial arts therapy to kids.


Products



Pediatric Healing Program


  • Description: Provides therapeutic martial arts sessions to teach pain and stress management techniques using meditation and breathing practices.

  • Key Features:

  • Evidence-based methods

  • Engages children's imaginations

  • Developed in a non-contact martial arts format

  • Teaches self-regulation of emotions such as pain, fear, and anger


School Program


  • Description: Aimed at empowering children to recognize and respond to stress, enhancing their resilience.

  • Key Features:

  • Mindfulness and meditative breathing practices

  • Engages children’s imaginations

  • Focus on learning, behavior, and long-term health


Adult Healing Program


  • Description: Focuses on inspiring healing and well-being in adults, following the techniques taught by children.

  • Key Features: No specific features are detailed.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • Committed to expanding globally to reach one million children with evidence-based martial arts therapy.

  • Significant growth in demand for services with a 172% increase.

  • New Products Launched: No information is available.

  • New Features Added to Existing Products:

  • Expanded School Program to include a middle school curriculum in Oak Park Michigan School District as of 2022.

  • Partnerships and Collaborations:

  • The Heroes Circle has expanded internationally, with chapters in Canada, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Australia.

  • Collaboration with global martial arts instructors and healthcare professionals.


Additional Information



  • Impact Metrics:

  • Programs operating in 32 states within the U.S., 10 countries, and on five continents.

  • Utilization of "Breath Brakes" and meditative techniques in therapeutic sessions.


  • Core Values:

  • Comfort and Healing

  • Innovation and Scalability

  • Martial Arts Mindset

  • Child-Inspired Change

  • Family Community


  • Notable Events:

  • Annual golf outing & dinner for fundraising to support community initiatives.


  • Board of Directors:

  • Robert Bronstein - Chairman

  • Neil Schloss - Treasurer

  • Lila Lazarus - President

  • Shirley Stancato - Secretary

  • Various other distinguished members.


This report presents an overview of the valuable services and ongoing developments within Heroes Circle, showcasing its expansive reach and transformative impact on the lives of children and their families through innovative therapeutic approaches.