Shields Gazette
·28 Aug 2026
Jarrow gym throws one million punches for local boxing club in £1,500 fundraising drive
38 Fitness Gym in Jarrow is attempting to complete one million punches in 100 hours to raise £1,500 for Jarrow Boxing Club, the non-profit organisation based at the gym. Members and staff, including Sean Burns and Alfie Parkin, are taking part, with Burns completing 12- and seven-hour sessions and donating proceeds from a TikTok livestream. Fitness director Dean Crouch said boxing helps young people stay active, focused and mentally healthy, while the gym’s inclusive community welcomes members ranging from teenagers to a 90-year-old.