Sophia's Fit to Fight Challenge 2021

Over 8 weeks, I'll be taking part in Boxing Alley's 'Fit to Fight' challenge, training like a boxer and raising funds for my chosen charity, before putting everything to the test in a final body-sparring event.

I’ll be raising money for Wood For The Trees.

It’s a charity that helps New Zealanders struggling with mental health.

Wood For The Trees helps raise awareness. The more awareness of mental health we have the more people can get the support they need.

With suicide, depression, anxiety and many other mental illnesses on the rise in New Zealand it is now, more than ever important to have conversations, to be supportive and do all that we can to help others.

I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety for a long time. It took me so long to realise I was not the only one struggling with this and getting support was one of the most difficult things.

Personally exercise has helped my mental health so much. By taking part in the 8 week challenge, I am taking a major step out of my comfort zone and i’m so nervous and excited.