Anyone who’s ever seen me kick, catch, throw, run, sit still or use chopsticks will know that I have the coordination of a dizzied toddler – so when I tell you that I’m doing Aprons for Gloves you know I must be serious about a great cause. Aprons for gloves is a hospitality industry boxing event. This is their 5th year running and the finalists will be set to fight July 27th at The Commodore Ballroom. I am committed to raising $2000 for the Eastside boxing association which provides an outlet for at risk women and young people in Vancouver's Eastside. The amazing volunteers at ESB have helped dozens of people but there is unfortunatrly more to do and more people who need thier help. I need your help giving something back to this city that has welcomed me so warmly. Any donations of any size in £’s or $’s will go to helping some of Vancouver’s most vulnerable and i'll hold up my end of the bargain by being terrible at sports, getting punched in the face and providing hilarious updates.
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 2016
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 Wednesday, July 27 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.
