BROWNSVILLE, TX (十一月 10, 2020)– The rapidly expanding emergence of an inspirational leader continues unabated in the personage of undefeated super lightweight prospect, 奥马尔华雷斯 (9-0, 4 科斯). An outstanding professional boxer by trade, Juarez is rising on the national stage with his recent designation as brand ambassador for the newly formed partnership between the California basedFeet First Foundationand the globally recognized World Boxing Council’s humanitarian branch“World Boxing Cares”.
Omar Juarez’ carefully crafted message about the principles needed to achieve goals has positively affected young people’s lives in his hometown, 布朗斯维尔, Texas since he was 15-years old. The overwhelmingly positive feedback he has received from young people about his message has inspired him to even greater heights in this endeavor.
None more than a touching tribute he just received from a special needs child named Isaias, who deals with acute challenges that include communication. Isaias is limited to communicating through a laptop and was a frequent visitor to Omar’s gym on Fridays when it was opened to special needs kids.
As the pandemic took hold, Isaias found himself isolated at home and began to feel the effects of this isolation, he typed out a message of gratitude to Omar for being a source of inspiration and hope. His family acknowledged to Omar the much needed solace this represented to their son.
“To hear a message like the one I received from Isaias and his family made my day,” said Omar Juarez, who fights under the总理拳击冠军 旗帜. “Its moments like these that keep me motivated as I continue to be a positive role model in my community. As a Chinese proverb states…I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.”
These are the touching moments that energize Omar as he continues his quest to become an inspirational leader on a worldwide scale.
“WE TEACH CHARACTER THROUGH THE ART OF TEXTBOOK BOXING”
纽约, 纽约 (十月 19, 2020) - 该 Feet First Foundationis pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with the“WBC Cares”组织, a community outreach program formed by the世界拳击理事会 在 2006. The two parties have teamed up to highlight the transformative power of boxing, and how textbook boxing training can help improve the lives of many students in schools across the world.
By partnering with the WBC Cares, the Feet First Foundation, who already has had over 10,000 students go through their program, now aims to extend its curriculum nationally as a supportive outlet for schools around the world. The Feet First Foundation has found success implementing a data-backed program that uses boxing exercise and group discussion to inspire strong character in these school children. Founded in the state of California in 2017, the Feet First Foundation under the guidance of co-foundersDan Dorsett, Sean Sharkey, Zach Micheletti 和 Brandon Kregel, has improved the lives of thousands of students and adults. Along with promoting a healthy lifestyle that incorporates disciplined boxing exercise, the Feet First program also encourages group discussion topics around perseverance, accountability, and respect.
“It feels good to be working with a common goal of helping others through the art of boxing, and we are proud to team up with a first-class organization like the WBC Cares,” said co-founderSean Sharkey. “Our goal is to incorporate this curriculum in schools all over the world and we believe our partnership with the WBC Cares will better broaden our mission for the betterment of students across the globe.”
The World Boxing Council has crowned an array of some of the most famous world champions, several of whom continue to be household names to this day. 这些包括 穆罕默德·阿里, 糖光芒伦纳德, 迈克·泰森,塞萨尔查韦斯, 扫罗“CANELO”阿尔瓦雷斯, 和 帕奎奥 仅举几.
“We started the WBC Cares program to help children all around the world and the Feet First Foundation aligns with our goals,“说 吉尔戴蒙德, WBC关怀, International Chair. “I can envision this curriculum being implemented in schools nationally and internationally, with a variety of our champions showing support. We are pleased to endorse their movement with this partnership.”
In keeping with the high standards established by this partnership, Feet First announces their new brand ambassador, undefeated Super Lightweight prospectOmar “El Relámpago” Juarez(9-0, 4 科斯), a rising star fighting under thePremiere Boxing Champions (PBC) 旗帜. Omar has been contributing to his community in Brownsville, Texas since he was 16-years old through motivational speeches to over 35,000 students in more than 20 campuses. He is also the annual guest of honor at“A Night to Shine”, a prom styled event held for special needs children every March, sponsored by Brownsville’s“Down By The Border”and the nationally recognized“Tim Tebow Foundation”.
Omar Juarez is an embodiment of the strong character that Feet First Foundation and WBC Cares seek to replicate around the world, and both organizations are looking forward to a future helping as many children as possible. “I’m a huge fan of the WBC Cares program so its enlightening to be part of this movement with Feet First, as together I know we can help a lot of students.” said Juarez. “I believe this program will benefit society in many ways. I’m all in.” # # #
In a festive family atmosphere, 世界拳击组织 (WBO), through its successful WBO Kids Drug Free program, delivered bicycles, school supplies and sporting goods to the children of Cubuy in the town of Canóvanas, 波多黎各.
The event was led by the WBO President
Francisco ‘Paco’ 瓦尔卡塞尔, 先生, coach Jesús ‘Chuito’ 阿亚拉, and referee José
H. 里维拉.
“Every day we work with children to be
world champions in the ring or, 更重要的是, in life. We work to be
disciplined for life. We thank the WBO for helping in this process with their
activities for the children, who are the future”, said coach Ayala.
WBO President Valcárcel told everyone
present that “the work everyone is doing here is tremendous. Thanks to
people like ‘Chuito’, who work very hard and unselfishly for the benefit of the
children, that are our priority. Here we give them some gifts they can take
home because they behaved well. If they respect their elders, behave well, and
respect their parents, the Three Kings will arrive”.
Participating in the event were interim
Latino WBO Heavyweight champion Víctor Bisbal, WBO Latino Jr. Welterweight
champion Jean Carlos “Lobo” Torres, WBO/NABO Jr. Flyweight champion Wilfredo
“Bimbito” Méndez, WBO Latino Jr. Bantamweight Champion Yenifel Vicente, and WBO
Latino Featherweight Champion Luis “Popeye” Lebrón. Other boxers who were
present included Alberto Mercado and David Reyes and amateur boxer Armani “The
Legacy” Alméstica.
Also in the event were managers Raúl
Pastrana, Margaro Cruz and José Ortíz; coaches Jesís “Tongui” Ortiz, Yoel
“Yowy” González, and Oro Lebrón. The referee Roberto Ramírez,小, physical
trainer and nutritionist DJ, and the Vice President of Spartan Boxing Club
Mayra Pastrana also attended the event. For the WBO, Executive Director of the
NABO / Intercontinental Diana Meléndez, the Treasurer Adolfo Flores,
Vice-Chairman of the Championship Committee Enrique Mendoza, 先生, and Ratings
Committee Chairman Edgardo López Sasso were present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an international
program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a message of drug
prevention and motivate them to continue studying, using sports as a tool to
stay on the right path, as well that support causes directed to those in need
in order to ensure a better quality of life.
PONCE, 波多黎各 – In an emotional and busy Christmas activity, 世界拳击组织 (WBO) and its president Francisco “帕科” 瓦尔卡塞尔, accompanied by former world champions, 前景, WBO World Jr. Flyweight Champion Ángel Acosta, regional champions, and other figures of the sport were delivering gifts to children at the Sor Isolina Ferré Center in Ponce, as part of the successful world ‘WBO Kids Drug Free’ program.
An emotional Sister Mildred Vázquez, Spiritual Director of the centers of Puerto Rico, 说: “The WBO and Paco Valcárcel have been committed to us for around 20 years.There are many gifts that will be distributed to the other centers that we have in Puerto Rico. Since day one, which was a long time ago, I remember that Paco told us that the WBO was never going to forget us. His deed is very important for all of us. We will never forget the great help you gave us then Hurricane María hit us hard; we are very grateful”.
“Respect for the
school, respect for the church, respect for their fathers and mothers, respect
for the elderly and respect for their peers. Respect is the most important
priority in life said our Savior”, Valcárcel expressed to the large number
of children present. “Sister Sor Isolina always knew how to multiply the
fish and bread. She was sent from God. They can count on us every year, the
commitment will continue, and we love them very much”.
The world champion Ángel “铁托” Acosta said: “Many children left happy with their gifts and bicycles. I always tell the youth that they have to get away from the streets to concentrate on their studies”.
Participating in the activity were Acosta, former professional basketball player Javier “Toñito” Colón, WBO Latino Featherweight Champion Luis”大力水手” 勒布朗, WBO Interim Latino Heavyweight Champion Víctor Bisbal, the former world champions Samuel Serrano, 亚历克斯 “El Nene” Sánchez and Ángel “Cholo” Espada, along with boxers Alfredo “salsero” 十字, Jean M. 里维拉, 埃德温· “Chin” Valentín, and amateur boxer Bryan Rodríguez.
Also in the event were boxing managers Margaro Cruz, coaches Jesús “Tongui” 奥尔蒂斯, Ángel Vargas, Yoel “Yowy” 冈萨雷斯, and Félix Pagán Pintor, referees José Hiram Rivera and Ramón Peña; professional boxing judge César Ramos. For the WBO, other than Valcárcel, legal advisor Gustavo Olivieri, WBO Treasurer Adolfo Flores, and WBO Chairman Ratings Committee Edgardo López Sasso were also present.
WBO Kids Drug Free is an
international program aimed at children and young people in order to carry a
message of prevention to the use of drugs and to motivate them to continue
studying, using sports as a tool to stay on good steps, as well supporting causes
aimed at those in need in order to contribute to a better quality of life.
About the Sor Isolina
Ferré Center:
CSIF has contributed to the well-being, security and socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico since its foundation 49 years ago at the Ponce Beach by Sister Isolina Ferré, MSBT. Its corrective programs and prevention, human development and community development provide solutions to address problems such as school dropout, 暴力, and unemployment and the economic crisis. The different programs and services are offered in 24 towns of the Island, including regions of Ponce, GUAYAMA, 圣胡安, and Canóvanas, 等等.
什么: Before his December 22 title bout against WBC super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, which is presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center in Brooklyn and live on FOX, 托尼 “超级烂” 哈里森will be hosting a toy and grocery giveaway to benefit the underserved community in Harrison’s hometown of Detroit.
什么时候: 星期六, 十二月 8
The event will begin at 10 A.M. ET and last until all of the toys and groceries have been completely distributed.
WHERE: Superbad Fitness Gym
8701 Puritan Ave.
底特律, MY 48238
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