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When it comes to planting trees, Matakana’s Tineke Robson has decided to swap the gardening gloves for a pair of boxing gloves.
Robson has entered an eight week Fit to Fight Challenge to raise money for Trees for Survival (TFS).
“I’ve been boxing training for a while now and my boxing coach asked me to join this challenge,” she says. “After eight weeks, there is one fight in the boxing ring, body sparring only, so no punches to the head. There’s a great team spirit and you get to raise money for a charity of your choice, so I was sold.”
Part of Robson’s routine involves rising at 4.45am, three days a week, to drive to Parnell for training.
“I love the fitness side of boxing. The training is like an antidepressant for me. The early morning starts certainly asks for some motivation and when the alarm goes off, I do struggle. It never gets easier.”
Robson says she is doing this challenge for herself and to overcome the fear of being punched in the face, due to having had a jaw operation. But she is also motivated by the Trees for Survival programme.
“I really enjoyed my own experience volunteering for local tree planting events so I’m thrilled to support this programme where kids learn outdoors, get their hands dirty and are empowered to make a positive impact on their future.
“TFS is an amazing way to invest in the future, supporting the restoration of our environment and the growth of our youth, all at the same time. Many schools in our local area are involved such as Wellsford, Tomarata, Pakiri, Mahurangi College, Snells Beach, Ahuroa and Tauhoa.
“This will be a once in a lifetime experience for me so I want to give it my all.”
The challenge will conclude with a Fight Night at the Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Auckland on July 1 and 2. The boxer who raises the most money wins.
Readers can support Tineke Robson’s challenge at: Tineke’s Fit to Fight Challenge July 2022 for Kids & Trees – https://givealittle.co.nz
