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Kansas City Here We Come!!!!!!!!!!

Manchester Ring of Champions Society sending team to World Championship.

Things are rocking at ! It's an exciting time at the club. The kids are training hard to get to the Ringside 2012 World Championship in Kansas City, Mo. July 29th - August 5.

This tournament brings in the best athletes from all over the world. Our own won the title in his age division for 2010 and 2011. Now with six of his teammates who are also competing they plan to make Manchester proud!

We need to raise $3,500 by the end of July. This is a challenge we know. But I have learned from these kids to turn obstacles into opportunities. Many of these kids face challenges everyday that we adults couldn't imagine. They face challenges everyday walking past the lure of the streets, the adversity of poverty, and a future filled with uncertainty. Their training is work - hard work. They valiantly train everyday with discipline and heart. Please help them reach their goal! Be a champion to these kids!

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Here is how you can help:

  • It is over 1000 miles to Kansas City. We need to raise $3,500 for the trip. We are asking our supporters to pledge to sponsor 10 miles of that journey. Your $35 donation will help give these deserving athletes the opportunity to compete in the most prestigious amateur boxing tournament in the world. To sponsor make checks payable to ManchestROCS- send to 52 Main Street, Manchester or go to http://manchesterrocs.com/Events.html to donate on line.
  • Car Wash Sunday July 1st 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $15 donation. Pre-sale tickets $10
  • Open House Pizza party Wednesday, July 18th 5-7 p.m. at the club. Come see our new renovations! Suggested donation $5.
  • ROCS pops - Manchester ROCS own signature cake pops. Chocolate & vanilla with an all American coating!! Yum!! $1 each or $10 for a dozen. Taking orders or buy them at any of our events.

Thanks for your support!!! You ROC!!!

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