Initially, a friend signed both me and him up for the event. I was hesitant at first, but he convinced me. A year ago, weighing 28 stone, I never imagined participating in something like this. Over the past year, I’ve lost 11 stone, bringing my weight down to 16.8 stone. My chosen charity is The […]

I took part in UWCB in support of my sister, Belinda, who bravely fought breast cancer, I decided to take action. Breast Cancer Now became my chosen charity, as they provided invaluable support to Belinda throughout her battle. My sole goal was to raise both money and awareness for Breast Cancer Now, standing by Belinda […]

Over the past few months, I’ve been contemplating giving boxing a try, and what better way to do it than with such an incredible event. I chose to raise money for the National Autistic Society, a cause that’s close to my heart since I was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 9. Organizations like […]

Even though I faced tough times with my mental health after leaving the military and losing a close friend to suicide, I found strength in getting healthier. Working in mental health services pushed me to take care of myself too. Deciding to do a fitness challenge was a big step for me. It helped me […]

In January 2020, I received some alarming news – a severe liver condition diagnosis. It was a stark wake-up call for me. I completely transformed my lifestyle, shedding close to 30kg in just three months, and significantly improving my health. With the loss of three of my grandparents to cancer, I felt a deep need […]

Our story began when our son, Niko, got diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in February 2022. We started calling him our Brave Little Lion, a tribute to the Lion Ward at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, where he went for treatment. Helping Niko through the tough and sometimes painful times made us realize […]

Signing up for this event was deeply personal for me, motivated by the memory of my father who passed away from cancer three years ago after an eight-year battle. I wanted to honour his legacy by supporting Cancer Research UK, hoping to prevent others from enduring similar hardships. Throughout the journey, my goal was simple: […]

Cancer has left an indelible mark on my life and the lives of my loved ones. From witnessing my Nan’s courageous battle with breast cancer to supporting my partner through their own journey, cancer’s presence has been constant. That’s why I chose to participate in an extraordinary event in support of Cancer Research UK. This […]

‘During a challenging period in my life, I found myself grappling with mental health issues, often ending up in the hospital. I heard about how boxing could potentially help change my mindset and improve my wellbeing. So, I decided to give it a shot! I chose to support Mind as my charity because, well, mental […]