We're still collecting donations
On the 19th October 2020 we'd raised £860 with 16 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Newly opened Aberfeldy Boxing Club needs help funding their community Boxing & Fitness classes.
by Aberfeldy Boxing Club in London, England, United Kingdom
On the 19th October 2020 we'd raised £860 with 16 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Situated in The Aberfeldy Village, Tower Hamlets E14, Aberfeldy Boxing Club opened its doors to the public in July 2020.
Run by Kirk Whitelock an avid boxing fan, level 1 boxing coach and Aberfeldy Village resident, the Aberfeldy Boxing Club was opened to respond to the needs of his community.
"We opened the club with the intention of saving lives, getting kids out of knife crime, getting kids out of gangs" Kirk Whitelock
At present Aberfeldy Boxing Club is open 6 days per week from 9am to 9pm and run by volunteers. We desperately need to raise funds for the following:
Due to Covid-19 it is essential that all of our members have their own equipment.
SOME FACTS!
Tower Hamlets are the 6th highest in London for knife crime.
Obesity in Tower Hamlets is the sixth highest in the country. With Tower Hamlets having the 5th highest proportion of obese 10 to 11 year olds in London and nearly 20.8% of children aged 4 to 5 year-olds suffering from obesity.
Childhood obesity is associated with a wide range of health problems in both child & adulthood. Poor diet & low levels of physical activity increase the risk of other health issues.
Discipline and respect learnt through boxing has proven to have a positive future impacts
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The aims and objectives of Aberfeldy Boxing Club are to:
Please help us get to our target of £10,000 it will help Aberfeldy Boxing Club provide much needed boxing and fitness sessions for our community.
STOP THE STABBING, START THE JABBING
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