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My old man boxed in his youth back in Glasgow and has always had an affinity for the sport. As a kid, I recall watching fights with my Dad at home, much to my Mum's dismay. My Dad would explain the subtle nuances and beauty of the sport, while at the same time, lamenting the judging and 'fixes' that were so apparent. Nonetheless, I grew up watching many boxing matches and every boxing movie that has ever been made. It was one of the many things my father and I bonded over.
As such, its always been a lingering desire of mine to train and to step into the ring. Not so much in a competitive nature, but more so to understand the sport and, in doing so, understand my father more. So when the opportunity presented itself through Aprons for Gloves, I couldn’t say no. Not only could I get a glimpse into the experiences my Dad had during his boxing days, but I could also do some good and raise money for a cause I was passionate about. Through my work with the Street Thug Barbers, I’ve been exposed to and involved with the at-risk community in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, which is where I’m choosing to donate.
Partnering with Eastside Boxing, a non-profit group, and with the support of my network I hope to raise a minimum of $2000.00 for Vancouver's at-risk women and youth. I also hope to secure a fight on August 20th at the Commodore against one of the other AFG contenders. Neither of these tasks will be easy and both will require dedication to training and fundraising.
My sponsors are in place! I'll be fighting for one of my favourite bars, El Caminos! Big thanks to Liz and the team there for allowing me to represent them, I hope to do them proud! My apparel sponsors are Hero Culture (naturally) and Virus Canada! Thanks to Kim and Scott from Virus for keeping me kitted out! And to CrossFit BC for giving me a place to train and stay strong all year round!
My primary vehicle for fundraising will be through my company Hero and the sale of limited edition Hero x Eastside Boxing apparel items. Look for your chance to get these by following Hero on social media @heroculture and/or my personal page @danielrbergson
Special thanks to my sponsors:
El Caminos http://www.elcaminos.ca/
Hero Culture Inc.https://heroculture.com/
Virus Canada https://virusintl.ca/
CrossFit BC http://crossfitbc.com/
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. The program offers free mentorship and training to individuals who may otherwise not have the resources or support to participate in such activities. The sport of boxing teaches discipline, respect, hard work and self-control. Training results in positive self-esteem, good health and camaraderie for its practitioners.
Restaurant Rumble 2019
Every year bartenders, chefs, dishwaters, servers, baristas and all sorts of individuals from the Gastown community get together to train at the Eastside Boxing Club to fight in Restaurant Rumble.
In order to attend training, each fighter is required to raise $2000 for charity before they can compete at the Rumble.
Check out the promo video from 2014
This year, the event will be held Tuesday, August 20th at the Commodore Ballroom. If you make a contribution or Follow this campaign, you'll be first to hear when tickets go on sale. And you will have a chance to see your friend get beat up, live, in person.
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