MP Joins Bike Ride To Help Raise Funds For Local Gym - 29/07/2009 |
 Paul Goggins MP took part in a sponsored bike ride around Derwent Dam at the weekend to raise funds for to help a local gym in Benchill.
Mr Goggins joined a group of around 20 young people on a 12 mile ride raising money for Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy. The gym is hoping to put on a boxing show at the Forum in Wythenshawe in September and is still looking for sponsors to help the event go ahead.
Paul Goggins said: “Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy does a lot of good work with young people in Benchill, helping to teach them not only how to stay fit and healthy but also the importance of manners, forging new friendships, getting out and about and above all enjoying life positively. These are all qualities which are important for young people in Wythenshawe.
“The ride around Derwent Dam was a good pre-season work-out but also a fun way to help raise money to support the important work that the gym does locally. I know that the gym are still looking for sponsors to help put on an event at the Forum in September and if anyone is interested in helping they should phone Steve Egan on 07886 035 030.”
Shaun Egan, a coach at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy, said: “It’s really good of Paul to take time out from his busy schedule to help the gym fundraise; it shows that local issues really matter to him. Paul has been supporting us for some time now and is backing us in a multi million pound bid to develop our base on Royalthorn Road for the wider community.”
For more information about Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy, please visit http://www.jimmyegans.co.uk.
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