Cleland boxing club land knockout £1000 donation
A North Lanarkshire boxing club has hit a knockout donation after being gifted £1000 from one of the UK’s biggest housebuilders.
Cleland Miners Amateur Boxing Club received the donation from PersimmonHomesNorth Scotland, as part of the builder’s CommunityChampionsscheme.
The club, founded in 1986 by local boxer Ally Gilmour, is run by a group of volunteers who work tirelessly to promote health and fitness among the young members.The coaches will use the money to replace lights in the gym.
James Doherty applied for the funding for the club, which he says will benefit both children and adults in Cleland that train at the Omoa Road who train at the club in Gibson Street five nights a week.
He said:“We are over the moon to receive support from PersimmonHomesandplantouse the money to replace the current poor lighting in our gym.
“The club is in an area of high unemploymentmakingitmore important than ever to make our training accessible and affordable for everyone.
“It is not just about fitness, we endeavourtoteachourmembers discipline, good manners integrity and self-respect along with respect for others.
“Boxing is giving them a vision, a dream and to help focus on a bright future. It is helping divert their time away from crime and disorder and putting some good back into the local community.”
JamesMacKay,managing director for Persimmon Homes North Scotland, said:“We’re delighted to be able to support this group located near one of our developments, LimeTree Park.
“It’s great to see this funding going to a sporting cause. Sport in general is extremely important to health and wellbeing and being able to support Cleland Miners Amateur Boxing Club is exactly what we want to do.”