Every young person deserves a place where they can feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow. As a result, the Fight for the Future Fund was created to ensure that financial barriers never prevent a young person from accessing the potentially life-changing benefits of combats arts training.
Established by Eastside Boxing and Wellness in partnership with YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, the Fight for the Future Fund aims to provide youth the the opportunity to participate in a structured combat arts program at no cost to their families.
Through boxing and wellness programming, young people can develop confidence, discipline, resilience, self-respect, and healthy coping skills–tools that extend far beyond the gym and into everyday life.
About the Fund
The Fight for the Future Fund was founded in 2025 by Eastside Boxing and Wellness owner Marsha Gaulton, whose own experiences have inspired a commitment to creating accessible opportunities for youth.
“I know what it’s life to need an outlet and to not have the support or access to one. I felt that deeply as a child. Boxing came later in life for me, but it became a place that gave me confidence, self-discipline, and a safe space to release frustration and anger in a healthy way. Every young person deserves that opportunity.”
As a result, powered by community donations, the fund works to provide youth with access to a positive, supportive environment where they can build strength, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Who is the Fund For?
The Fight for the Future Fund supports youth between the ages of 12 and 16 who would benefit from participation in a boxing program but may face financial barriers to access. The fund specifically supports youth who have experienced, or are currently experiencing the effects of domestic abuse.
What the Program Includes
Fund recipients will receive the following:
- Access to a twelve (12) week boxing program at Eastside Boxing and Wellness (4 weeks of onboarding, followed by 8 weeks of classes)
- Professional instruction from experienced coaches
- Starter equipment needed to participate (gloves and wraps)
- Registration with the appropriate licensing body
- A welcoming, supportive environment focused on personal growth and well-being
For Potential Applicants
If you are a parent, guardian , youth worker, educator, or community professional supporting a young person who may benefit from this fund, we encourage you to learn more about the program and application process.
For more information, please review this online fillable PDF, or view the printable Word version below:
How you can Help
The Fight for the Future Fund exists because of community support.
Every donation—regardless of size—helps provide youth with access to mentorship, physical activity, personal development, and a safe space to grow. Contributions support current participants while helping ensure the fund remains available for future generations of young people.
When you donate, you are investing directly in the future of youth in our community.
Donate Today
To donate to the fund, please click here.
Learn More
For more information about Eastside Boxing and Wellness, visit eastsideboxingandwellness.ca.
“Together we can help youth in our community find both courage in the ring and confidence for the world!“