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Fight for Charity Call for Boxers

Qualifications: Drive and Genuine "Give Back" Spirit

March 1, 2017 – Long Island Fight for Charity (LIFFC), the nation’s most unique charity fund raising event and program is now conducting its search for 2017 volunteer charity boxers. On March 14, 2017, LIFFC will hold a “Potential Boxer Information Meeting” at 6:30 p.m. at Simplay, 180 Commerce Drive, in Hauppauge. Since 2003, nearly 300 men and women have earned the title of LIFFC Alumni Boxer. If you ever wanted to do something different and challenge yourself, this is the year to make the commitment.

The LIFFC 14th Main Event to be held in November will feature 10 or more bouts between volunteer charity boxers who have demonstrated their personal commitment to raising a minimum of $5,000 for the Fight for Charity organization’s fund raising goals that benefit local charities, intensive physical training and participation in promotional activities and media interviews. Over $1 million has been donated to Long Island charities since LIFFC’s founding.

Applications are now being accepted for volunteer charity boxers who will enter training to prepare them to step in the ring at the 14th Main Event. Boxing experience is not required. What is required is a commitment to fundraising, “character,” a willingness to train and be ready to meet a business colleague toe-to-toe in the ring in front of a thousand fans. This is a rare opportunity for individuals to make a personal commitment of time, talent and to truly “give back.” Hundreds of men, women and children here on Long Island who are dealing with life’s struggles will be the benefactors. Since 2003, LIFFC has distributed funds every year to Long Island charities including: Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School, National Foundation for Human Potential (FREE) and others.

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“Fight for Charity brings out the best qualities in the men and women from the Long Island business community who want to ‘give back’ in a meaningful way. Last year’s Main Event was very successful in terms of attendance, sponsorships and the funds raised to support local charities,” said Fight for Charity Co-Founder Matt Silver. “The dedication and commitment of the boxers was inspiring. We challenge members of the Long Island business community to step up and step into the ring at the 2017 Fight for Charity.”

To learn more about Fight for Charity go to www.lifightforcharity.org

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To RSVP or to request an application to become a volunteer boxer please email info@lifightforcharity.org or call (877) 240-7821.

For 2016 13th Main Event photos go to https://flic.kr/s/aHskMLSjeA

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