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<\/p>\nIn March 2022, moved by the terrible suffering witnessed in the media, we at Tralee Boxing Club,<\/p>\n
undertook a number of voluntary initiatives to provide aid and support to people suffering from the<\/p>\n
effects of the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
FUNDRAISING<\/b><\/p>\n
Our committee immediately agreed to begin fundraising amongst members, and also offered the<\/p>\n
proceeds of 2 nights worth of training sessions to the cause. Within a week we were able to make a<\/p>\n
cash donation of over \u20ac200 to the Red Cross and provided another \u20ac200 worth of practical supplies for<\/p>\n
the trucks that were leaving for Ukraine almost daily.<\/p>\n
The more we got involved the more we believed we could do as a club to help ease the despair of<\/p>\n
migrants forced to relocate to our town to escape the terrible effects of the war.<\/p>\n
SUPPORT<\/b><\/p>\n
From our own experience as boxers, coaches and volunteers in the club, we have witnessed first hand,<\/p>\n
the beneficial changes that a sport like boxing can bring into the lives of people, and we wanted to<\/p>\n
extend that opportunity and our hospitality to our new neighbours in their time of great change and<\/p>\n
confusion.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
TBC\u2019s outreach to Ukrainian migrants began with free pop up classes run over 2 weekends in May 2022<\/p>\n
for residents of the Earl. Attended by over 30 young people and adults, strong links were quickly forged<\/p>\n
with the Ukrainian Community through a shared love of boxing.<\/p>\n
Residents expressed a desire to continue participation in the sport to help relieve anxiety and loneliness<\/p>\n
as well as to make meaningful social connections within their new community.<\/p>\n
strong links were quickly forged<\/p>\n
with the Ukrainian Community through a shared love of boxing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
SUMMER SESSIONS 2022<\/b><\/p>\n
In response, TBC offered all classes free of charge to Ukrainian migrants throughout the summer which<\/p>\n
saw 10-15 women and children attend weekly classes regularly.<\/p>\n
The new members immediately made a positive impact on the club with their excellent work ethic,<\/p>\n
friendliness and wonderful attitude. The diversity and enthusiasm of the new crew rejuvenated Tralee<\/p>\n
Boxing Club and for that, we will forever be grateful.<\/p>\n
A handful of Ukrainian women presented all coaches, that summer, with hand made, personalised T-<\/p>\n
shirts in a heart warming display of gratitude. \u0414\u044f\u043a\u0443\u044e \u0442\u043e\u0431\u0456 girls, we will never forget this generous gift.<\/p>\n
\u0414\u044f\u043a\u0443\u044e \u0442\u043e\u0431\u0456 girls, we will never forget this generous gift.<\/h3>\n
SUMMER CAMP<\/b><\/p>\n
Twelve free places were made available over 2 weeks in July, at TBC summer camp, for children from<\/p>\n
Ukrainian migrant community, supported by the Communities Integration Fund. Transport to and from<\/p>\n
the club, as well as snacks and water were also provided through the fund. Volunteers from the<\/p>\n
community came along to assist with translation and organising the kids and were soon equally involved<\/p>\n
in all the activities.<\/p>\n
This was a transformative experience for trainers and kids alike. Many of the children arrived into our<\/p>\n
club clearly traumatised by their experiences and were easily upset and scared especially by loud noise.<\/p>\n
Having spent a week of boxing, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, water fights and making friends,<\/p>\n
everyone, volunteers and kids, left our gym changed, full of joy, more open and connected.<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\n
COMMUNITIES INTEGRATION FUND PROJECT<\/b><\/p>\n
Word of our growing relationship spread amongst the Ukrainian Community. We connected with former<\/p>\n
boxers and coaches who wished to become involved in the club, boxing was definitely a huge part of<\/p>\n
Ukrainian culture and newcomers to Tralee seemed drawn to Tralee Boxing Club.<\/p>\n
In September 2022, TBC launched its Integration Project, \u2018Building Friendship and Strength One Punch<\/p>\n
at a Time.\u2019 The programme was funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration<\/p>\n
and Youth (DCEDIY) through the Communities Integration Fund and lasted for just over a month.<\/p>\n
Over 60 Ukrainian migrants signed up to the programme as coaches and participants. The waiting list for<\/p>\n
places was almost half as long as the sign up such was demand amongst the community.<\/p>\n
TBC provided gift bags of boxing essentials, registration, free weekly integrated training sessions, and<\/p>\n
transport to the club where necessary, for the month to all participants.<\/p>\n
In addition to this a number of young Ukrainian boxers received free medicals, IABA boxing books<\/p>\n
allowing them to compete in Ireland, TBC training gear, and competition entry fees as part of the<\/p>\n
Integration Project. They proudly competed alongside their Irish team mates under the Tralee Boxing<\/p>\n
Club banner.<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\n
AND NOW??<\/b><\/p>\n
Thankfully many of our new Ukrainian members are settling into Irish life and culture, finding jobs,<\/p>\n
completing courses, moving into new homes and schools. Integration, friendship, finding work and<\/p>\n
making social connections have been helped along by their experiences at the club. There is much less<\/p>\n
anxiety and loneliness evident in our members who chose the sport of boxing to build resilience.<\/p>\n
Many are now content to visit once a week, and tell us, in much improved English, and with a lot more<\/p>\n
confidence how they are finding their feet in the community. Ukrainian members regularly attend club<\/p>\n
fundraisers as volunteers holding collection buckets, baking treats for coffee mornings, helping to clean<\/p>\n
the gym, keen to be an active part of a community that considers them valuable, equal and needed.<\/p>\n
We receive interest almost on a daily basis at Tralee Boxing Club from newly arrived Ukrainian migrants<\/p>\n
who have heard that TBC is a welcoming space for their community. We will continue to hold this space<\/p>\n
for anyone who is drawn to boxing and seeks a place to belong, despite our limited personnel and<\/p>\n
financial resources.<\/p>\n
Community is at the heart of everything we do in Tralee Boxing Club and everyone is welcome in this<\/i><\/p>\n
boxing community.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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