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Monday Apr 1, 2019
Boxer in Training: Colleen Shouldice
You’ve heard who they are and why they’re fighting. But now that we’re over the halfway mark until the big night on May 15th, things have started to pick up a bit. Training is getting more intense. They’ve been punched in the face. Most have had a bloody nose here or there, their diets have changed, and boxing is becoming an everyday part of their lives. So we figured it was about time to check back in and see how things have been going. Colleen Shouldice has been putting in work at Nolan Bros Boxing and below you’ll hear about his first time sparring and more about his experience with Haymakers thus far.We’re halfway to fight night, how is your training coming along? Training is good, definitely picking up each day.What is your weekly routine? Sunday's are my big meal prep days and I try to do a light workout, then pretty much Monday through Friday is work then to the gym at night. Saturday I am at the gym till around 12. Pretty much east sleep work box!How has your diet changed since training began? My diet has changed completely! I am eating much healthier and eating what my body needs to train for hours at night. I dream about doughnuts and my mouth waters when my roommates orders pizza!Tell us about your first time sparring, different than expected? It was completely different then what I had expected. I thought I would be much better because I felt so good hitting the bag and doing the drills with the Nolan Brothers but once you get inside that ring it is so different.What has been the most challenging part of sticking to the routine and training so far? My diet and my time spent at the gym. Thank God Nolan Brother's has such a great community so I do not miss my friends THAT much but being at the gym till 8:30 at night leaves no real time for seeing anyone.What does your family think of your participation? My family loves it, well my mom is still hesitant but she is slowly getting on the bandwagon.It’s amazing how many people’s lives have been touched by cancer in some way - has there been anyone that has surprised you by their story? Just seeing who all the fellow Haymakers fighter are fighting for has been pretty crazy. To see that so many of us effected by cancer just brings it all back to why we are all fighting.Has your initial inspiration changed since the start of your training? Not really but I definitely have to remind myself on days when I want the pizza or want to not workout why I am doing it.Donate to Colleen or purchase a ticket to Rock 'N Rumble IX on May 15th here!
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Monday Apr 1, 2019
Boxer in Training: Jon Pastor
You’ve heard who they are and why they’re fighting. But now that we’re over the halfway mark until the big night on May 15th, things have started to pick up a bit. Training is getting more intense. They’ve been punched in the face. Most have had a bloody nose here or there, their diets have changed, and boxing is becoming an everyday part of their lives. So we figured it was about time to check back in and see how things have been going. Jon Pastor has been putting in work at Nolan Bros Boxing and below you’ll hear about his first time sparring and more about his experience with Haymakers thus far.We’re halfway to fight night, how is your training coming along? Training has been pretty surreal so far. It's been fun, grueling, humbling, and outright wild. At the halfway point I feel pretty good but totally recognize I've got a long way to go before May 15!What is your weekly routine? For better or worse I have an intense Type A personality so the routine factor settled in easily and quickly. I'm at Nolan Bros Boxing 4 days a week working on conditioning, technique, sparring, etc. The days not at the boxing gym I'm supplementing at my local gym and hitting the Peloton at home. The rest of the routine is really more with my 15-month-old daughter, work, and life at home that's mixed into the craziness.How has your diet changed since training began? You mean by cutting out pizza, booze, and everything else that brings joy in my life? Haha, my diet has been pretty strict since orientation. I enjoy cooking so it has actually been fun figuring out healthier options that aren't boring and miserable to force down. Once you get in the groove things are pretty easy to maintain. It's falling off the wagon that's the problem.Tell us about your first time sparring, different than expected? We eased into sparring really well so the transition to having actual punches thrown and landing on my face wasn't a complete shock. I will say things escalate and become quite real pretty quickly after you take those first couple pops! I also was able to get some live sparring in at another gym recently and that was a WILD experience!What has been the most challenging part of sticking to the routine and training so far? To be honest, the training, diet, and commitment hasn't really been all that bad or tough to stick with. The biggest challenges I've faced has been juggling the life balance in tandem with training and obviously work. I kind of knew that would be the toughest part of this whole thing and it certainly has been.What does your family think of your participation? Everyone has been incredibly supportive! It has made the whole journey and experience that much easier. It's pretty refreshing and exciting to see how everyone else has gotten involved.It’s amazing how many people’s lives have been touched by cancer in some way - has there been anyone that has surprised you by their story? I don't think I've been surprised necessarily but I will say that it has been very inspiring and eye opening learning about all the other fighter's experience, inspiration, and motivation. Everyone's story is different and it's been really great hearing why each of them also signed up to participate.Has your initial inspiration changed since the start of your training? I don't think so... Primarily, if anything, I'd say it just solidified and strengthened the reasons for why I wanted to get involved in the first place. The changes have been more and more people I'm looping into my "why i fight" as more and more are being affected by cancer on a weekly basis.Donate to Jon or purchase a ticket to Rock 'N Rumble IX on May 15th here!
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Monday Mar 25, 2019
9 Lessons New Boxers Can Learn from Rocky
For first time boxers, the most famous fictional fighter can be an inspiration (he always gets back up!), an annoyance (if I hear that theme music one more time…), and even a joke (chasing chickens?). But buried deep within the hardly believable fight choreography, the bodybuilder physique, and many many sequels, there are some pearls of wisdom in the Rocky franchise. Read on for ten things new fighters can learn from the Italian Stallion. Lesson 1: Roadwork, roadwork, roadwork. via GIPHYHaymakers’ history shows us that the fittest athlete wins on Fight Night. Your impeccable technique will go out the window fast when the adrenaline and nerves kick in, but stamina conditioning will stay with you. Make sure you’re running. Contrary to popular belief re: Rocky, you don’t need to wrap your hands to go running. Lesson 2: There is no tomorrow. via GIPHYThis bit of Apollo Creed wisdom comes to you straight from Rocky III. Know what would feel worse than losing on Fight Night? Knowing you didn’t give your training everything you had. So make like a Rocky training montage and give every workout your all. Lesson 3: Watch what you eat. via GIPHYYou don’t have to drink glassfulls of raw eggs, but in the weeks and months leading up to your first fight, watch what you eat. Even if you’re one of the remarkably lucky few who’s magically on weight without having to try, there’s mindfulness and discipline that comes with preparing your body for a fight. Plus, your celebratory junk food will taste even better if you’ve been eating clean for a few weeks. Lesson 4: Everybody’s got a chance - Apollo Creed in Rocky via GIPHYUnderdogs don’t only win in the movies. Professional and amateur fights are anyone’s to take, and that’s what makes boxing so exciting. The world champion can have an off night. The contender’s hunger and heart can close a skill gap. On Fight Night, remember: you’ve got as good a chance as anybody to win and an opportunity to show it. Lesson 5: “For a 45 minute fight, you gotta train for 45 thousand minutes.” -Mickey in Rocky IIvia GIPHYHeart and belief in yourself are crucial, but so is preparedness. It’s unbelievable how much work you need to do to get ready for a few minutes of fighting. This means that in the months and weeks leading up to your fight, you should take every spare minute to run, shadowbox, visualize, and get ready. Give your life over to boxing for a few months and you’ll walk into the ring feeling calm and confident. Lesson 6: “There’s nothing wrong with being afraid.” - Adrian, Rocky IIIvia GIPHYIt’s totally normal to be nervous (read: terrified) as Fight Night approaches. Any anxiety just means you care a lot and want to do well. Take a tip from The Italian Stallion himself in Rocky V: “Fear is a fighter’s best friend… Fear keeps you sharp, it keeps you awake, it makes you want to survive.”Lesson 7: Find your teamvia GIPHYFighting’s a lonely sport, which is why you have to surround yourself with the right people. Get a trainer who feels more like family than a coach, teammates who’ll sweat (or run in the ocean!) alongside you, and an entourage who’ll follow you to the end of the earth (or Russia, if need be). Lesson 8: “Keep your hands up” - Literally every coach in every Rocky movie via GIPHYThe reason for all the awful prosthetic swelling at the end of every Rocky fight? Rocky seems incapable of protecting his face. Keep your hands up. Lesson 9: “But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” -Rocky Balboavia GIPHYIf there’s any Rocky quotation that’s reached the point of overuse it’s this one, but it’s one of the truest lessons you can learn about fighting -- and life. Anyone can look great when their punches are landing, but true fighters have the ability to bounce back when they’re down in a fight.
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Monday Mar 25, 2019
Boxer in Training: Matt Caple
You’ve heard who they are and why they’re fighting. But now that we’re over the halfway mark until the big night on May 15th, things have started to pick up a bit. Training is getting more intense. They’ve been punched in the face. Most have had a bloody nose here or there, their diets have changed, and boxing is becoming an everyday part of their lives. So we figured it was about time to check back in and see how things have been going. Matt Caple has been putting in work at Back Bay Boxing and below you’ll hear about his first time sparring and more about his experience with Haymakers thus far.We’re halfway to fight night, how is your training coming along? Great! John at Back Bay Boxing has been incredibly patient in helping me establish the fundamentals.What is your weekly routine? Morning cardio / evening (or mid-day) class / weekend sparringHow has your diet changed since training began? I think I'm eating way more, just healthier.Tell us about your first time sparring, different than expected? Yes, being "comfortable in conflict" is much easier said that done! I ended up spending a lot of unnecessary energy in the ring and was wiped by the end.What has been the most challenging part of sticking to the routine and training so far? All the mitt and bag work is blast, but morning cardio is the pits.What does your family think of your participation? They don't think I have too many brain cells left to give.It’s amazing how many people’s lives have been touched by cancer in some way - has there been anyone that has surprised you by their story? Haymakers is a natural ice breaker to discuss cancer and has started any number of meaningful conversations over the past few months. It's been amazing to see how many people are willing to share their personal experience with such a painful subject.Has your initial inspiration changed since the start of your training? Yes, my cousin was just diagnosed a week ago and, like many, is now undergoing treatment. He and everyone else fighting cancer is an inspiration for Haymakers and lots of other aspects of life.Donate to Matt or purchase a ticket to Rock 'N Rumble IX on May 15th here!
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Monday Mar 25, 2019
Boxer in Training: Jay Driscoll
You’ve heard who they are and why they’re fighting. But now that we’re over the halfway mark until the big night on May 15th, things have started to pick up a bit. Training is getting more intense. They’ve been punched in the face. Most have had a bloody nose here or there, their diets have changed, and boxing is becoming an everyday part of their lives. So we figured it was about time to check back in and see how things have been going. Jay Driscoll has been putting in work at EverybodyFights and below you’ll hear about his first time sparring and more about his experience with Haymakers thus far.We’re halfway to fight night, how is your training coming along? I had a set back due to a knew injury which sidelined me for a few weeks but I am back to training and getting better and feeling stronger every day.What is your weekly routine? My weekly routine consists of six days of training. Monday and Wednesday mornings our EBF team works out together at 5a and focus on technique and conditioning. Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons I do mitt work and get in a lift (one day legs, one day upper body). Friday mornings at 5a is sparring day. Saturday mornings at 7a is another team workout and is changes every week (mitts/technique/heavy bag/lift/sparring). Outside of my gym workouts, I try and do 4 mile runs four times a week.How has your diet changed since training began? Since training started, I have tried to limit my carb and sugar intake. Major foods I have cut completely out of my diet are pizza, bread, sweets, potatoes, soda, beer and fried food. I have also switched from three large meals a day to six smaller meals a day, with an emphasis on protein, healthy fats and vegetables.Tell us about your first time sparring, different than expected? It's amazing how much different training is when someone is there throwing punches back at you. It make me realize the importance of defense. Probably the most surprising thing for me though was how much better shape you need to be in to make it through a round of sparring than you do a regular workout class.What has been the most challenging part of sticking to the routine and training so far? Sticking to a healthy diet has easily been the most difficult.What does your family think of your participation? My father participated in Haymakers for Hope in 2013 so he has been a great resource for me in terms of my training. The rest of my family, specifically my wife Alli, have been incredibly supportive.It’s amazing how many people’s lives have been touched by cancer in some way - has there been anyone that has surprised you by their story? All of the participants have an incredible story to tell and I have been inspired by everyone's dedication and fundraising effort. The most amazing thing for me to see has been the support everyone's family and friends and their willingness to donate to such an worth cause.Has your initial inspiration changed since the start of your training? My motivation has not changed but since the beginning of training, I learned that my wife and I will be welcoming a baby boy to the world this summer. I guess you could say it has provided a little added motivation.Donate to Jay or purchase a ticket to Rock 'N Rumble IX on May 15th here!
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Monday Mar 25, 2019
Haymakers for Hope Comes to Washington, D.C.
Now well-established in Boston and New York City, 2018 saw Haymakers for Hope host a successful launch in Denver, Colorado. This year, the event moves south with a brand new fight city: Washington, D.C.H4H Co-founder Andrew Meyerson is thrilled about the latest expansion. “We’ve been in Boston and New York and that network is really strong, so a third East Coast city makes a lot of sense. We already have a strong alumni community with ties there, so we’re really excited for them to help out. It’s a transient population, young, tons of athletic activities going on. It’s a great fit.” D.C. is also a great fit for furthering H4H's mission to knockout cancer. "Washington is the center of so much change and progress," Andrew says. "To bring awareness and fundraising for cancer research to D.C. feels like a natural next step."Fighters in D.C.’s freshman class are in for a great experience. The city already has a thriving boxing scene and fight culture with tons of gyms to choose from, including former welterweight world champion Lamont Peterson’s. Boxers won’t have to navigate the scene alone, though. Haymakers Regional Fight Manager Mike Cassesso will be on the ground helping everyone get settled into their gyms and training routines.The Beltway Brawl will be hosted at The Anthem, a brand new music venue and auditorium in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. Andrew and his team know the venues play a huge part in a city’s Fight Night success. “In Boston, our fighters’ fans really like to be in individual seats, to feel like they’re part of a crowd. In New York, everybody always wants a large venue with more big tables.” The H4H residence at The Anthem is a match made in heaven. Not only is it a new, beautiful spot for Haymakers ring, but it’s large, with lots of flexibility to adjust to how Washington fans want to support their fighters.Andrew says the Haymakers team looks forward to interacting with the new gyms and meeting the brave fighters who’ll set the tone for years to come in Washington. After last year’s launch in Denver, though, they know that launching in a new city comes with challenges. The biggest hurdle to success? “Getting the word out there.”Help Haymakers for Hope get the word out about The Beltway Brawl on Thursday, September 19th in Washington D.C.. Sign-ups are now live and will be open until Tuesday, April 23rd. Don’t want to fight but want to attend? Sign up for our newsletter to get notified when tickets go on sale. Thinking about signing up yourself but want to learn more? Check out our program details here. No experience necessary.
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Thursday Mar 7, 2019
Rumble in the Rockies II: Ben "Blade" Speicher
During the coming months, we’ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rumble in the Rockies II in Denver, CO on June 6th. They’ve committed to four months of fundraising and training in preparation to get in the ring and literally fight for a cure. Whether their mom is battling, their father has passed or their friend has put up a victory against the disease – they’ve all got a story to tell and they’ve all got a reason to fight. Below you’ll hear from Ben "Blade" Speicher, fighting out of Blunt Force Training.Where are you from? Boston, MAWhere’d you go to college? Trinity College (Hartford, CT) Did you play any sports growing up? I grew up playing a lot of sports, but I played football, wrestling, and baseball in high school. I went on to wrestle in college as well...but I wasn't that good.What do you do for work? I am a Math Teacher at South High School. After school, I also coach the wrestling team and I'm an assistant on the freshmen football team. Why boxing? Did you ever picture yourself fighting? I always wanted to try boxing ever since I was little, but never had the opportunity to try it. Growing up with an older brother, I learned that I was pretty good at taking beatings so I figured I'd be good at boxing. As an adult, I realize just taking beatings isn't a very healthy or a very good boxing strategy, so I probably need to learn to dodge punches and protect myself over the next couple months. I've also always loved watching the Rocky movies. The Italian Stallion is a pretty big motivator for me. Why on earth did you sign up to fight?? I'm fighting to honor my late mother and grandfathers who all suffered from cancer. I have always wanted to do more to help in the fight against cancer, but never knew exactly how. When I learned about Haymakers for Hope, I found my answer. You’re stepping in the ring to literally fight for a cure - where are you drawing your inspiration from? How has cancer affected you? I lost my mom and both grandfathers to cancer. I hated seeing them struggle as they got weaker, but felt inspired by their determination to continue to live out their lives as normal possible and never let cancer dictate their lives. They will definitely be on my mind when I am training.What is going to be the most difficult thing to give up during your training? (beer, cheeseburgers, time spent watching TV?) I'm a pretty spontaneous person. I'm not very good at saying "no" to people when it comes to doing activities on a whim. As a result, I probably eat more junk food and imbibe libations more than I should. At the same time, I probably get less sleep than I should. I think learning to stick to a schedule and being disciplined with my consumption of vices is going to be tough for me.When you’re not throwing punches and training -- what other hobbies/interests do you have? I enjoy traveling, skiing, going to concerts, amateur eating competitions, and listening to Taylor Swift...a lot of Taylor Swift. I also like to organize events for Bendale, the semi-imaginary municipality I preside over as Mayor. Past events have included the Bendale Olympics, Bendale Culture Night, and Bendale Book Club. I'm really looking forward to Bendale Paint Night this spring, and our summer arts and music festival, Bladefest.Who do you think is the most excited to watch you get punched in the face come fight night? My brother, my sister, my current roommates, my old roommates, basically anyone who's lived with me and had to listen to me sing in the shower.Be sure to check out his fundraising page and wish his! Best of luck, Ben!
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Thursday Mar 7, 2019
Rumble in the Rockies II: Kyle Chiasson
During the coming months, we’ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rumble in the Rockies II in Denver, CO on June 6th. They’ve committed to four months of fundraising and training in preparation to get in the ring and literally fight for a cure. Whether their mom is battling, their father has passed or their friend has put up a victory against the disease – they’ve all got a story to tell and they’ve all got a reason to fight. Below you’ll hear from Kyle Chiasson, fighting out of ToS Boxing Gym.Where are you from? Duarte, CaliforniaWhere’d you go to college? Walla Walla University Did you play any sports growing up? Basketball, Soccer, and Hockey!What do you do for work? I own Best Option Restoration (Water, Fire, Mold) Why boxing? Did you ever picture yourself fighting? I chose to box because I've never done it and really have never been in a fight of any sort. I wanted the challenge! To challenge myself while also supporting an immense fight our world faces against cancer is the way to do it. Why on earth did you sign up to fight?? I wanted the challenge and what better way to do it than to support the fight against cancer at the same time. You’re stepping in the ring to literally fight for a cure - where are you drawing your inspiration from? How has cancer affected you? My friends - so much suffering and loss in my friends lives because of cancer. It just sucks. I'm pooling together a list of loved ones from my friends and family. That's who I'm fighting for.What is going to be the most difficult thing to give up during your training? (beer, cheeseburgers, time spent watching TV?) Sleep. My day is typically around 7-midnight but now that it is pushed back 3 hours I need to not only wake up early (4ish) but also get to bed on time. (I've told myself 10:30)When you’re not throwing punches and training -- what other hobbies/interests do you have? I coach high school basketball and volleyball. While both seasons are over, I'm already prepping for next year. I also love life at the lake, so pretty soon it's lake season again. I spend as much time out there as I can.Who do you think is the most excited to watch you get punched in the face come fight night? My Fiancé - my wedding is 6 weeks after the fightBe sure to check out his fundraising page and wish his! Best of luck, Kyle!
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Monday Mar 4, 2019
Rumble in the Rockies: Kevin Funk
During the coming months, we’ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rumble in the Rockies II in Denver, CO on June 6th. They’ve committed to four months of fundraising and training in preparation to get in the ring and literally fight for a cure. Whether their mom is battling, their father has passed or their friend has put up a victory against the disease – they’ve all got a story to tell and they’ve all got a reason to fight. Below you’ll hear from Kevin Funk, fighting out of ToS Boxing Gym.Where are you from? Littleton, COWhere’d you go to college? University of Colorado - SKO BUFFS Did you play any sports growing up? I did - I dabbled in just about everything. Soccer and basketball were the two big ones when I was a kid. That morphed into football and track in high school and finally, triathlon in college.What do you do for work? I'm a landman for a Canadian oil and gas producer in Denver. I'm responsible for researching mineral rights to properties in Utah, finding their owners, and negotiating with those owners to obtain the rights for my company to drill. Why boxing? Did you ever picture yourself fighting? I've definitely had a standing interest in boxing - I'll watch a fight here and there on TV and I'm a huge fan of boxing movies like Rocky and Southpaw. I never, in a million years, thought I'd actually compete. Why on earth did you sign up to fight?? Honestly, to commit myself to a great cause and test my mettle a bit. It's been a long time since I was competitive in a sport and this seems like a great opportunity to get those juices flowing again. When you throw in the component of competing for a cause like fighting against cancer, it was a no brainer. You’re stepping in the ring to literally fight for a cure - where are you drawing your inspiration from? How has cancer affected you? It's funny looking back - when I signed up, I really hadn't thought about what was motivating me to try an step in the ring. Once I got my selection e-mail, I started thinking hard about the disease and how it affects so many people. My mom lost her mother when she was 25 to ovarian cancer and a good family friend was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Luekemia when he was 26 (which he faught and subsequently beat).What is going to be the most difficult thing to give up during your training? (beer, cheeseburgers, time spent watching TV?) Pizza and Chipotle - hands down. Anyone that says you're either a burrito or a pizza person doesn't know what they're talking about :)When you’re not throwing punches and training -- what other hobbies/interests do you have? Probably a few too many - snowboarding, golf, hunting, and my German Shepherd pup, Goose.Who do you think is the most excited to watch you get punched in the face come fight night? Probably my girlfriend - for procrastinating on all my chores last weekend.Be sure to check out him fundraising page and wish him! Best of luck, Kevin!
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Monday Mar 4, 2019
Rumble in the Rockies: Madison Garver
During the coming months, we’ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rumble in the Rockies II in Denver, CO on June 6th. They’ve committed to four months of fundraising and training in preparation to get in the ring and literally fight for a cure. Whether their mom is battling, their father has passed or their friend has put up a victory against the disease – they’ve all got a story to tell and they’ve all got a reason to fight. Below you’ll hear from Madison Garver, fighting out of The Corner Boxing Club.Where are you from? Ann Arbor, MIWhere’d you go to college? University of Michigan Did you play any sports growing up? Nope -- I flunked out of soccer and gymnastics as a kid and then stuck to marching band for 8 years in high school and through college.What do you do for work? I'm a program manager at Google. I work with our Content team to ensure that we're producing content effectively and efficiently. Why boxing? Did you ever picture yourself fighting? I tried a couple of kickboxing classes last year and didn't love the kicking part, so I figured this was a good alternative! I would have NEVER imagined actually fighting, though. I'm used to punching bags, not people. Why on earth did you sign up to fight?? GREAT QUESTION. I'm still not entirely sure. I recently turned 25 and set some goals for myself this year, two of which were "find a way to give back more" and "prioritize myself and my needs." This fit both of those goals; I'm giving back to a cause that I care about, and I'm prioritizing my health and wellness in the process. I signed up without thinking too much about it. It was more of a gut instinct than anything else. You’re stepping in the ring to literally fight for a cure - where are you drawing your inspiration from? How has cancer affected you? I'm fighting to raise funds to support the ChadTough Fund at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The ChadTough Fund was established after Chad Carr lost his battle to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) at age 5 in 2015. DIPG is a rare, inoperable form of pediatric brain cancer that currently has a 0% survival rate.I was a student at the University of Michigan when Chad was first diagnosed with DIPG in 2014. Our community rallied around him and his cause. Everyone on campus (and at our rival universities) was #ChadTough. I was in the Michigan Marching Band at the time, and we wore orange ribbons on our uniforms and joined forces with the Spartan Marching Band to spell ChadTough on the field in support of Chad. When he lost his fight to DIPG in 2015, we were all so devastated. The Ann Arbor community was heartbroken. This special little boy had touched the lives of so many people, and we were certain that he'd prevail in his battle against DIPG. When I was accepted to fight with Haymakers for Hope, I knew that I wanted my fundraising efforts to go towards the ChadTough Fund at Mott. I want to help make sure that no more families get the devastating news that they don't have any hope. I want to help knock out DIPG for good, once and for all.What is going to be the most difficult thing to give up during your training? (beer, cheeseburgers, time spent watching TV?) I'm giving up sweets and other desserts. I just put two boxes of Girl Scout cookies in my freezer that I'm not letting myself eat until after the fight. I love Girl Scout cookies. It was a heartbreaking moment.When you’re not throwing punches and training -- what other hobbies/interests do you have? When I'm not training or at work, I'm usually attempting to keep my corgi, Pickle, occupied so that she doesn't destroy my apartment. She's cute but evil. I'm also into creative/artsy pursuits, and I'm currently rewatching Game of Thrones before the last season premieres in April.Who do you think is the most excited to watch you get punched in the face come fight night? I have some coworkers who will be attending who I imagine will be pretty stoked to see me punched in the face. They claim they're worried for my safety, but deep down I know the truth.Be sure to check out her fundraising page and wish her! Best of luck, Madison!
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