Lauren Burnett
Lauren's Transform Together White Collar Boxing
Fundraising for Silkworth Charity Group
Story
I remember being in the depths of addiction & my brother, Alex was a boxer. I’d see how he’d train for his fights, running up steep hills when I could barely walk up the stairs without getting out of breath.
We used to watch the Ringside and 24/7 Sky Sports boxing shows when a big fight was coming up. The boxers always trained to war music, I used to find it so motivating but always thought I haven’t even got enough lung capacity to walk to the shops. I used to think if I could use that same fight to get off drugs maybe I could be fit one day.
When I was 30 days clean I joined a gym and fell in love with my Personal Trainer, Tom (I know! How cliche!). Tom was also a boxer and I loved the mindset boxers needed to have. Determination, discipline, respect, self belief and confidence. I was drawn to that mindset. 7 years later two kids, a house and two businesses.
So when Tom said he wanted to organise a White Collar Boxing event with his gym he co-owns Transform Together & the chosen charity being Silkworth Lodge, the only 12 step rehabilitation centre in the Channel Isles, I felt compelled to support and fight on the show!
We used to watch the Ringside and 24/7 Sky Sports boxing shows when a big fight was coming up. The boxers always trained to war music, I used to find it so motivating but always thought I haven’t even got enough lung capacity to walk to the shops. I used to think if I could use that same fight to get off drugs maybe I could be fit one day.
When I was 30 days clean I joined a gym and fell in love with my Personal Trainer, Tom (I know! How cliche!). Tom was also a boxer and I loved the mindset boxers needed to have. Determination, discipline, respect, self belief and confidence. I was drawn to that mindset. 7 years later two kids, a house and two businesses.
So when Tom said he wanted to organise a White Collar Boxing event with his gym he co-owns Transform Together & the chosen charity being Silkworth Lodge, the only 12 step rehabilitation centre in the Channel Isles, I felt compelled to support and fight on the show!
I found a sponsor Oi Jersey who have supported me in various projects over the years. Training has been difficult as both Tom and myself are training for a fight whilst working with the kids but we hope to show our children discipline and inspire them that through hard work and dedication they can achieve their dreams too.
Tom had met me when I was still early in recovery and has seen the struggles that living with addiction brings. You often learn unhealthy coping mechanisms and struggle with non co-dependent relationships but together we got over each hurdle.
I intend to fight in the ring with the same momentum I fight addiction on a daily basis. I am really happy that Jason Wyse from Silkworth is also fighting on the same card I think
The show is on Saturday 21st December at Trinity Showgrounds the theme is Peaky Blinders and former common wealth champion Kevin Mitchell is the special guest giving out the trophies on the night. Tickets are still available at £100 including a three course meal and entertainment. We hope to raise awareness and money for Silkworth Lodge.
The show is on Saturday 21st December at Trinity Showgrounds the theme is Peaky Blinders and former common wealth champion Kevin Mitchell is the special guest giving out the trophies on the night. Tickets are still available at £100 including a three course meal and entertainment. We hope to raise awareness and money for Silkworth Lodge.
If anyone wants tickets please contact lauren@luellarockerfella.com