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Commission members praise Garland boxing program and fundraiser
Summary
Commissioners who attended a 9th Street Boxing Gym fundraiser described the program’s positive impact, noted participants have gone on to careers including police academy and medicine, and said the program is expanding with strong community support.
Several commissioners reported attending a 9th Street Boxing Gym fundraiser and described personal testimonies from participants and staff about the program’s impact. One commissioner said a traveling coach and several boxers praised Garland’s program and that "Garland is getting everywhere," noting students are competing nationally and some alumni have gone into the police academy and medical careers.
Members called the program a valuable community resource and encouraged continued city support. The speaker who attended the fundraiser emphasized that the gym’s personal testimonies illustrated tangible benefits: improved discipline, educational and career outcomes, and community backing as the program seeks new facilities downtown.
