Work Train Fight Fights to End Domestic Violence

On October 3^rd, we kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Purple Purse Challenge with SoHo boxing gym, Work Train Fight.  Center Against Domestic Violence staff joined Work Train Fight gym members and staff, as well as newcomers, to raise funds for the Center and spread the word against domestic violence.

WTF took participants through intensive workout classes where everyone got a shot in the ring with personal trainers.  The day was truly about embodiment of self, health and commitment to ending violence once and for all.

The event was fun, exciting and most of all, empowering. Every WTF staff member was fully invested in the event and it was obvious how passionate they were about what they do. Work Train Fight contributed to bringing our Purple Purse fundraising campaign to a total of $4,565!

WTF owner and founder, Alberto Ortiz, reached out to the Center because of his own exposure to domestic abuse growing up as a kid.  Drawing from his own experience, Alberto’s mission is to empower everyone who comes into the gym. He says, “Being “tough” is not about winning fights – being able to walk away from them shows the real strength.