Some are born to fight……Others have no choice!
There is nothing more soul destroying than to see children suffer.
When that child is your own and diagnosed with a tumor, a level beyond devastation is reached at hearing the word
“Inoperable.”
Having been crushed by such news in June of last year, Illawarra’s Mick and Tanya Fawell, parents of 4 yr old Amber Kasey Fawell still struggle with the diagnosis, yet, as good people do, they have turned their family’s existence upside down and inside out to cater for young Amber’s newly acquired needs.
As the sole bread winner for the family, Mick Fawell reduces his hours regularly, wanting to be by his daughter’s side for most appointments and Tanya, full time mother of 3, has become full time carer to Amber.
Ongoing medical appointments, continuous trips to Sydney, escalating medical expenses, the ability to work hampered ,the rigors of chemotherapy, all encompassing anguish and happiness at a premium whilst trying to hold the family together, has made welcome, a helping hand extended from an unexpected arena
On hearing of the families plight, a” New Breed” of Australian boxer will lead by example to assist in showing young Amber, just what it takes to fight for your life.
A resounding and unanimous “Count me in” was the response from world class contenders,
Daniel “The Real Deal” Geale, “Deadly” Rob Medley, “The Bulli Blaster” Shannan Taylor, Billy “The Kid” Dib, Garth “From the Hood” Wood, “King of Kenya” Kariz Kariuki, Nader “Lionheart” Hamdan and Junior “The One” Talipeau when they were told they may be able be of help to an unfortunate toddler.
In putting their bodies on the line professional boxers gain opportunities through dedication, discipline and diligence coupled with the resolve to bounce back from disappointment, many of the attributes Amber and her family must now employ, the main difference is that fighters do it by choice.
Often ignored and rarely acclaimed, 8 men are stepping up to the plate on a noble quest to raise much needed funds, in hope that renowned surgeon, Dr Charlie Teo can advance Ambers medical condition to a less threatening status.
With the support of the community at large it is hoped the event will significantly improve the family’s financial woes with $5.00 from every ticket sold and 50% of proceeds from a car raffled on the night to be donated.
The final card is confirmed as follows:
12 middleweight Daniel Geale 22(13)-1(0)-0 -VS- Kariz Kariuki 21(18)-8(4)-2
12 light middleweight Robert Medley 27(17)-3(1)-0 -VS- Sergio Leonides Aparicio 13(6)-2(1)-1
12 featherweight Billy Dib 26(14)-1(0)-0 -VS- Vacharakrit Senahan 17(9)-2(2)-1
8 super middleweight Junior Talipeau 14(5)-1(0)-1 -VS- Nader Hamdan 42(18)-7(1)-1
8 super middleweight Ben Costello 6(4)-3(0)-1 -VS- Shannan Taylor 49(35)-8(6)-3
6 super middleweight Garth Wood 7(3)-1(1)-0 -VS- William Hadlow 7(2)-18(5)-4
6 welterweight Victor Chernous 7(4)-1(0)-0 -VS- Alex Ahtong 4(3)-6(0)-2
Everyone head down to Wollongong Entertainment centre for a great night supporting a great cause.
Tickets can be purchased through ticketek at http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/sh ... 62a458c926
For enquiries or corporate tickets please call
Grange Old School Boxing: 02 4647 9941 or 0424 969 941
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What a farce
. Soooo....what happened?