30 Apr Wickford Businessman Raises £400 for Cancer Research UK
MD of leading Wickford-based security specialists, VIP Security Services, has raised £400 for Cancer Research UK. Darren Hyde, 48, entered the boxing ring as part of Ultra White Collar Boxing’s (UWCB) campaign to raise £2 million for the cancer charity.
Darren has been a lifelong boxing enthusiast and was determined to raise as much money as possible. He says: “Cancer affects all of us in one shape or another. After a two-year fight, two weeks prior to the fight, I lost a very close friend of mine to the disease. After much deliberation I knew I had to do something and decided to continue the fight to help those affected by cancer.”
He continued: “I’m a great supporter of Cancer Research UK and wanted to help the charity in their work to find a cure from this terrible disease.”
Darren trained hard for his fight which took place at Unit 7 Nightclub, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, on Saturday 13th April, and he won his fight on a unanimous points decision.
Ultra White Collar Boxing is billed as a unique opportunity for people with or without a boxing background to experience the sport in a safe and enjoyable environment. The event also aims to raise money for Cancer Research UK and enable people to get in great shape!
Darren is still collecting sponsorship funds and if you would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Darren-hyde1
