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.
Last November the gym burnt down and all the equipment from the previous two years of fundraising was lost. The money raised in this years event will go towards re-opening the gym and replacing the equipment.
The Event: On Wednesday July 23rd, 2014 at the SFU Fei + Milton Wong Theatre, bartenders, baristas, chefs and dishwashers will all be taking off their aprons and putting on their gloves to fight each other for the title of Restaurant Rumble champions! Arthur Wynne, a Maelstrom student will be with them- to help him fundraise check the link below.
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6k0E5?psid=1473cb562b714befaeaaabf172cd611a