In an effort to raise funds that will go towards helping Hospice Waikato continue the commendable work it does, Steve Mallett and Steve Pikia are fighting cancer in the ring.
Through a rigorous 10-week training program, Steve Pikia will be put through the paces by personal trainer Steve Mallett, ensuring he’s fight-night fit and healthy when he faces his opponent at the Corporate Boxing fight night to be held on 26 November.
All funds raised through sponsorship will be donated to Hospice Waikato.
No strangers to cancer both Steves have lost family members to the illness, and have been fortunate enough to benefit from the assistance provided by Hospice.
In October 2012, Steve Mallett lost his mum to cancer.
“The Hospice nurse was amazing in my mum's last hours of life, knowing exactly what mum wanted even when communication was hard. She was honest and answered all the hard questions. As heart wrenching as it was, I will never forget that care and attention; without Hospice, I don't know how I would have got through that time.”
For Steve Pikia losing his dad to cancer is motivation enough to step into the ring and raise awareness and money for Hospice Waikato.
“It's going to be intense training 5-days a week for 10 weeks, but I'm up for the challenge and look forward to testing my will power and physical ability for a worthy cause. I'm extremely grateful to my sponsors Steve Mallett from No Barriers Personal Training and to Mortgage Express for supporting me in this endeavour.”
You can find out more about Steve and Steve fighting cancer in the ring by visiting their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stevepikiathechallenge2016/, following them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/steve_roadtochallenge/), or make a donation at https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/roadtochallenge2016.
For more information, please contact either:
Sandia Zand, Mortgage Express, phone: (09) 522 6589 or sandia@mx.co.nz or Penny Voigt, Copywriter, Mortgage Express, phone: 0212551528 or penny@mx.co.nz
