Our goals are to help youth improve their self-discipline, self-worth, confidence, physical activity, and responsibility that they can practice in all areas of their lives. Our goal is to provide underprivileged and high risk youth of Cassia and Minidoka County a place where they can participate at no cost in physical fitness while learning the sport of boxing. Children who are raised in low-incom
e households are at a high risk to become involved in drugs, criminal activity. The Fighters Chance wants to target at risk youth. The physical activity that is involved in boxing can help kids reduce stress, anxiety and behavioral problems. Being involved in a sport can also help kids perform better in school and learn the importance of goal setting and planning. The Fighters Chance Program will give participates the opportunity to engage in appropriate competition with theirs peers that can help increase the feeling of accomplishment and boost self-esteem. Gary Pawson the founder for Fighters Chance has been a trainer of young boxers for 8 years successfully in the community; he recognized a larger need than what he alone could offer in the current small facility. Creating a gym that is large enough would expand the reach to additional athletes and families. For the program to be successful there is going to be a need for strong community support. As part of the standard terms of (no cost) membership, the kids will have to participate in local community service, fundraisers, help collect donations, and hosting training camps. "Punches where they belong".....
