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"Ultra White Collar Boxing: A Journey of Empowerment and Fundraising"

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Teresa Colman, a 53-year-old teacher from Peterborough, has participated in two Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) events, raising funds for cancer and boxing charities. Her motivations stemmed from a close friend's battle with stage four stomach cancer, which sparked her desire to make a difference. The training not only improved her physical health but also had a profound impact on her emotional well-being, inspiring her to support a charity that benefits disadvantaged young people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Teresa Colman, a Peterborough teacher, participated in two Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) events, raising funds for cancer and boxing charities.
  • She was inspired to participate after a close friend was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer, and she wanted to do something to help.
  • The training program, which consisted of eight weeks of free professional boxing training, improved Teresa's physical health and upper body strength, reducing aches and pains.
  • Teresa exceeded the £50 fundraising target for each of her bouts, raising £1,200 for her first contest and £750 for her second, with the events held at Planet Ice in Peterborough.
  • Both bouts were won by Teresa on the judges' scorecards, and she was victorious in going the distance in each contest.
  • The training had a significant impact on Teresa's mental health, allowing her to take a more relaxed approach and enjoy the experience of her second contest.
  • Teresa's students were supportive of her participation, with some finding it cool and others not batting an eyelid.
  • Ultra Events, the company behind UWCB, has raised a staggering £41 million for charity, with over half a million of that amount raised in Peterborough.
  • The next UWCB event in Peterborough is scheduled for 22 November, with training beginning on 29 September.

Statistics:

  • £41 million: the total amount of money raised by Ultra Events for charity through UWCB events.
  • £50: the minimum amount of money participants were asked to raise for charity.
  • £1,200: the amount of money raised by Teresa for her first UWCB event.
  • £750: the amount of money raised by Teresa for her second UWCB event.
  • 22 November: the date of the next UWCB event in Peterborough.
  • 29 September: the start date for the training program leading up to the event in Peterborough.

Sources:

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