On May 18 at the iconic York Hall, Bethnal Green I will be fighting in my very first white collar bout to raise money for the Charlie Watkins Foundation.
After training purely for fitness in boxing gyms for a number of years, and since recently turning 38, I decided to take the plunge and go all out training for what will be a first class event, and a really worthwhile cause.
Charlie Watkins was only 22 when he took his life in March 2017. Sadly, Charlie never recovered from the tragic loss of his mother when he was only nine years old. Charlie is one of many examples of young people who suffer from mental health issues today, and the Charlie Watkins Foundation aims to raise funds for trustees of the foundation to better support young people suffering from mental illness problems.
Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or social background. Despite this however, studies have shown that certain mental illnesses affect men and women differently.
Along with other City based fighters, we are trying to raise £10,000 for the charity.
Come support me on fight night, tickets can be purchased at www.fightingforcharity.com (there will be the option to pick me as the fighter you're supporting).
If you can’t come see the show, any donation, small or large, will be appreciated.
Hope to see you all there when that bell goes for the first round!
Thanks
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