A Leicestershire mum’s world was “turned upside down” after her teenage son attempted to take his own life just weeks before her birthday. Agnieszka Stefaniak, from Loughborough, has opened up on the moment her son’s mental health crisis left her feeling “lots of anger” toward the world. It was in January 2024 when her 15-year-old […]
Aberdeen grandfather raises over £1,200 for The Archie Foundation with boxing win.
An Aberdeen grandfather has stepped into the boxing ring to raise more than £1,200 for the local charity that helped save his grandson’s life. Alan Morrison took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event at the Beach Ballroom to support The Archie Foundation. The 70-year-old retired musician, who was signed to CBS Records […]
West Leeds boxer’s first win at fourth charity event
Bramley’s Jack Richards stepped into the boxing ring for the fourth time and came out ten minutes later with his first win. Jack beat opponent Curtis Westerman over three rounds in a white-collar boxing event at Leeds Armouries organised by Ultra WCB. “I finally won,” said an elated Jack immediately after his bout. “It’ll take […]
Eston mum shares inspirational fitness journey ahead of first bodybuilding contest
After the birth of her second son, Sarah Dunbar admits she lost herself and her own health took a back seat. Eating poorly, her weight crept to just under 17 stone and the Eston mum believes she was suffering with postnatal depression. After deciding she wanted to do something for herself, Sarah took up boxercise […]
Dad raises £2,630 for charity in white collar boxing fight
Mr Hinde, a senior operations manager in financial crime, was motivated by two personal reasons: to thank Victim Support for helping his wife, Trish, and to show his 10-year-old son, Jacob, the value of courage. Mr Hinde said: “Victim Support means a lot to our family. “They were incredible in helping my wife through a […]
Jamie from Belle Isle is top fundraiser on White Collar Boxing promotion
Belle Isle’s Jamie Portrey is delighted to have raised a further £5,000 for charity as he competed for the third and likely final time in a white-collar boxing event at Leeds Armouries organised by Ultra WCB and which makes his fundraising total over three events a staggering £18,000. “I haven’t won any of these contests […]
My mother’s stroke inspired me to learn martial arts
When Tommy Shaw was 14, he and his siblings were taken into care after their mother had a stroke. “Going into care was tough and it sent me into a bad phase in life and I lost a bit of direction,” he said. Years later, Shaw, from Norton in Staffordshire, decided to raise money for […]
Suffolk father lost more than 13kg for Great Ormond Street
Jordan Rolfe, 30, from Holton St Mary, raised more than £2,500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital through an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event at Trinity Park in Ipswich. Inspired by his children and motivated to reclaim his health after the pandemic, Mr Rolfe decided to take on the challenge not just for himself, but […]
Boxing fundraiser delivers knockout support for cancer team
A Doncaster local entered the ring earlier this year to raise funds for the cancer team currently caring for his mum. Oliver Churchill raised more than £2,400 following his Ultra White-Collar Boxing (UWCB) match, with funds supporting cancer care services in the Chatsfield Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. His mum, Jean, was diagnosed with cancer […]