Founded in 2012, Aprons for Gloves Boxing Association is a non-profit organization focused on providing community outreach through the sport of boxing. Based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the organization was developed by a small group of professionals and entrepreneurs who seized an opportunity to re-establish a historic boxing program for at-risk women and youth.  Through Eastside Boxing Club, the program offers free mentorship and training to individuals who may otherwise not have the resources or support to participate in such activities. Why boxing? Because it's a sport that teaches discipline, respect, hard work and self-control. Consistent training results in positive self-esteem, good mental and physical health and social support through peers.

Eastside Rumble 2023

Every year for Aprons for gloves, bartenders, chefs, dishwaters, servers, baristas and all sorts of individuals from the Vancouver community get together to train at Eastside Boxing Club to fight to support outreach projects in DTES. This year the name has been changed to Eastside Rumble to reflect our inclusion and invitation to all people, not just those who work in the hospitality sector. 

In order to continue training, each contender is required to meet fundraising milestones along the way. Ultimately, raising $2000 for charity makes them eligible to compete at the Rumble.

Check out the promo video from 2014

If you make a contribution or Follow this campaign, you'll be among the first to hear when tickets go on sale. That means you'll have a chance to see your friend get beat up, live, in person! 

Make it happen. Click Contribute  now.

For those wanting to donate over $500 or more, tax receipts can be issued with our charitable partner Glasshouse. The check should be made out to  Glasshouse  Capacity Services Society and in the memo line indicate Eastside Boxing Club. Thank you!