'Maybe they just wanted to see me being punched in the face!' – Sporty dad's knockout fundraising supports local charity
A sporty dad swapped the football pitch for the boxing ring to raise £3,710 for a county charity. Hope House children’s hospice.
Boxing novice Richard Williams-Cooke trained for three months, lost two and half stone, to take part in a white collar boxing event to raise money for Hope House children's hospice, last month.
The father of two says the challenge was an incentive to lose weight as well as to raise money for a local charity that means a lot to him.
“I watched a friend take part in a charity boxing match two years ago, and thought it would a great opportunity to get in shape.
“I’ve always loved sport, especially football, but had never tried boxing. I threw myself into it, training every day and giving up alcohol. I was delighted to get fit, lose weight, and raise money for a wonderful charity.
