Boxing for a Cause: Woman Raises Money for Cancer Research Through Ultra White Collar Boxing

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After being diagnosed with cervical cancer at 35 and undergoing a hysterectomy, Kelly Griffiths, an immigration officer from Swansea, experienced a significant loss of confidence and motivation. Her situation took a turn when her 56-year-old mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, just months later. Both women are now in remission, and Kelly is taking the opportunity to try something new, stepping into the boxing ring for an Ultra White Collar Boxing charity event. The program offers free eight weeks of boxing training before a showcase event, with participants required to sell tickets and raise at least £50 for Cancer Research UK. Kelly has already raised £170 and hopes to gain more donations through an email campaign at work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kelly Griffiths, an immigration officer from Swansea, was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 35 and underwent a hysterectomy, leading to a significant loss of confidence and motivation.
  • Her 56-year-old mother was diagnosed with breast cancer just months later, and both women are now in remission following treatment.
  • Kelly signed up for an Ultra White Collar Boxing charity event to raise money for Cancer Research UK, an organization that has received a staggering £24 million since the program's inception.
  • The program offers free eight weeks of boxing training before a showcase event, with participants required to sell tickets and raise at least £50 for Cancer Research UK.
  • Kelly has already raised £170 and hopes to gain more donations through an email campaign at work.
  • The Ultra White Collar Boxing program has been helping Kelly deal with her ongoing depression, and she credits it with giving her a renewed sense of motivation and confidence.
  • Kelly will be competing at the upcoming Ultra Event at Swansea's Liberty Stadium on April 2, with her partner Debbie, and nine other friends and family members in attendance.
  • More Ultra White Collar Boxing events are due to take place this year across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Statistics:

  • £24 million: The staggering amount of money raised for Cancer Research UK through the Ultra White Collar Boxing program since its inception.
  • £170: The amount raised by Kelly Griffiths for Cancer Research UK through her Ultra White Collar Boxing event.
  • 1,000: The number of people expected to be watching Kelly Griffiths compete at the upcoming Ultra Event at Swansea's Liberty Stadium on April 2.
  • 8 weeks: The length of free boxing training offered through the Ultra White Collar Boxing program before the showcase event.
  • £50: The minimum amount of money that participants are required to raise for Cancer Research UK through the sale of tickets.

Sources:

  • Cancer Research UK
  • Ultra White Collar Boxing
  • Kelly Griffiths' personal account