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Haymakers for Hope teams with BOX NYC for a
one-of-a-kind event taking top business executives from the board room to
the boxing ring-to literally fight for a
cure for cancer
Haymakers for Hope, a non-profit organization, is to provide
the unique opportunity for employees at some of the most
powerful corporations in the world to get in the boxing
ring-all for a good cause.
Following two successful events in Boston, each raising over
$200,000, Haymakers for Hope, a charity whose tag line
reads, "Not every fight ends at the bell", has teamed up
with Box NYC to host the first ever Box NYC/Haymakers for
Hope fight night. Box NYC is an event that for the last 6
years has been produced by WCMG Events. Through this
collaboration, BOX NYC has radically changed its format, as
it is now a non-profit event that features different types
of fighters.
The event will feature boxing matches between front-office
workers at some of the most prestigious investment banks and
hedge funds in the world, including Goldman Sachs, Credit
Suisse, Citi, and Millennium Capital. Professionals from the
airline, real estate, and other influential industries will
also participate in the fight to battle cancer.
Haymakers for Hope began in 2009 when co-founders Julie Anne
Kelly and Andrew Myerson met though training for the New
York City Golden Gloves tournament. An official 501(c)(3)
charity organization which raises money through boxing,
their innovative mission aims to humanize the sport and
lower the barrier to entry for people to get a chance to
fight- all with the ultimate goal of benefiting cancer
research. Despite its young stage, Haymakers for Hope has
already raised $561,000 towards cancer research and
awareness, and continues to grow.
Aimed towards the Wall
Street community, BOX NYC is an event full of intense
boxing matches between the most competitive executives in
the business, a Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, dinner and
cocktails, with all proceeds Haymakers for Hope cancer
research organization.
Notable New York celebrities will also be in attendance to
experience this special night out. Past attendees have
included Mary-Kate Olsen, John McEnroe, Serena Williams,
Curtis Martin, Darryl Strawberry, and Doc Gooden.
Tickets start at $50 and are
available for purchase at www.HaymakersforHope.org
WHO: Haymakers for Hope, a non-profit which
aims to train amateur boxers to compete in charity boxing
events to raise money and awareness for cancer research. It
was founded by Andrew Myerson, a former Goldman Sachs
associate and experienced amateur boxer, and
Julie Anne Kelly,
a cancer survivor since 2002, who previously worked at
Hearst Advertising and was crowned the 2010 NYC Daily News
132 lb. Golden Glove
Champion.
Pugilists from Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Citi,
and other prestigious corporations will also participate in
the battle to knock out cancer.
WHAT: Charity
boxing event benefiting cancer research from Haymakers for
Hope at the Seventh Annual Box NYC event presented by WCMG.
WHERE: The
Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
WHEN:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
6:00PM – 8:00PM
About Haymakers for Hope
Our mission is to knockout cancer the only way we know how,
by literally fighting for a cure. We give everyday men and
women the opportunity to fight back against this terrible
disease by training for, and competing in charity boxing
events to raise money and awareness. To prepare for each
event, we combine the efforts of first time amateur boxing
participants, local boxing gyms and volunteers. We hope to
help give lifesaving researchers the resources needed to
fully focus their efforts on finding a cure.
About BOX NYC
BOX NYC is an entertainment event geared towards the Wall
Street community. The evening consists of boxing, Texas Hold
‘em Poker Tournament, Dinner, Cocktails and Charity
fundraising. The event offers not just the same old “night
on the town”, but a truly unique social experience.
About WCMG
WCMG'S mission is to become the largest New York City based
boutique event company by providing strategic, tailored
event services that exceed the objectives and expectations
of our clients.
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