I Am Hope fundraiser evening sold out

The Box on Boxing I Am Hope fundraiser on Friday evening, with special guests Mike King and former top boxer Shane Cameron, has sold out. All 220 tickets have now been snapped up, with proceeds set to go to the “I Am Hope” charity, plus future classes for rangatahi in the gym to cater for the increasing demand from the community.

Organisers say the mental health of youth in Marlborough has become a concern, not only youth providers but also health providers in the area.

“This night is an opportunity for the community to be together and aware of the current mental health crisis we have in our young people.

“It’s time to listen to the needs of our community, and our youth are our future, therefore we should be putting everything forward to support their wellbeing,” organisers say.

There will be both a live and silent auction to raise funds for future youth support. Major auction items include a breakfast with Mike and a breakfast with Shane.