I am a frontline worker in Vancouver - I have worked in the Downtown Eastside since 2019, supporting youth and adults experiencing drug use, homelessness and mental health all in the while navigating oppressive and harmful systems that affect the population I work with. I was first introduced to Eastside Boxing by my shift partner in 2023 as there was a free class every Friday for frontline workers. If you know me, I was quite spotty with my attendance however being able to see my fellow coworkers, meet new people and be a part of a community that understands what it is like to work during the opioid epidemic helped all the same when it came to maintaining my mental, emotional and physical health.
I have an amazing opportunity to raise money for the community programs. Eastside Boxing is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to keep Frontline Fight Club free. I will be partaking in a 12-week training and will be (hopefully) fighting on June 7th!!!!! However, to secure my spot, I need to raise 2k in order to fight. And so, I humbly ask for people to check out Eastside Boxing, my boxing journey, and to donate to a great cause! Most importantly, the community programs also include a Youth Program so of course, let's do it for the youth!!!
Hey Vancouver,
It's that time of year again... Eastside Rumble 2026!
Eastside Rumble 2026 will provide much needed funds to support Eastside Boxing Club.
Rumble fuels:
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improved free programs and coaching for our youth
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dedicated welfare staffing and individual and group support
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the return of our Under 13 Buddy Program
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increased support for our fighter team, and greater access and opportunity for young athletes — many from our youth program — who otherwise wouldn’t have the means to participate in the sport
Eastside Rumble is the primary annual fundraiser for Eastside Boxing. Every dollar raised strengthens youth programs, welfare support, coaching development, equipment upgrades, and access for young athletes who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to participate. Your 12-week journey fuels year-round impact. Rumble brings together athletes of all ages and backgrounds who are ready to test themselves in a new way. Over 12 weeks, participants commit to a real fight camp. They learn technical skills, build strength and resilience, and push past physical and mental limits they didn’t know they had. This isn’t about signing up just to fundraise. It’s about courage, discipline, and growth. It’s about showing up consistently, backing yourself, and doing something that challenges you — in the best possible way. The journey culminates in ESB Rumble Fight Night, a Vegas-style boxing event where the lights are bright, the crowd is electric, and you step into the ring in front of your community. It’s an experience few people ever get to have — the walkout, the nerves, the roar of support, and the pride that comes from knowing you earned your place there. Eastside Boxing has been a community project since its inception. The space was created to build social cohesion through sport and shared effort, bringing people together through challenge and common purpose. Eastside Rumble is our primary annual fundraiser, and the impact reaches every corner of the club. This year, we’re fighting to thrive. Rumble fuels:
Last year’s Rumble allowed us to hire and train new coaches, develop peer coaches, upgrade equipment, and improve our ring and training space. When you battle it out in the ring, you’re not just training for 12 weeks. You’re making a real difference for every person who walks through our doors. You’re strengthening a club that exists to create belonging, resilience, and opportunity no matter your background — and you’re proving to yourself that you can do hard things. This is where heart meets action. | 
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FAQ
https://www.eastsideboxingclub.com/what-is-eastside-rumble
Event Date
Fight Night (and Day): Sunday, June 7th at the Fraserview Banquet Hall
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