The Vision of Velocity Kickboxing: Empowering Our Community

I’m David Jackson, Head Coach at Velocity Kickboxing, and I’m driven by a deep love for our community. Everywhere I look, I see potential for growth, and I want to be a part of it.

Helping others improve themselves is incredibly rewarding. Witnessing the positive changes that dedicated training brings to individuals, especially the blossoming confidence in shy kids, is truly inspiring. Building discipline, fitness, and mental fortitude are skills that benefit them throughout life.

My Vision: Free Training for Disadvantaged Kids/Teens

I believe everyone’s time should matter and contribute positively. At Velocity Kickboxing, my coaching staff and I see tremendous progress in the physical and mental health, as well as the confidence, of our members of all ages. This translates into stronger families and a more positive community overall.

However, I have a bigger vision for the future. My ultimate goal is to provide free training for all Hawke’s Bay kids and teens, with a pick-up and drop-off service for disadvantaged families. This program would be self-sustaining, with adult membership fees covering the costs for free children’s classes.

This dream is deeply personal. My late mother instilled in me the value of giving back, and achieving this goal would be a tribute to her memory and a lasting contribution to my home and its people.

Making the Dream a Reality

While I have COPD, a chronic lung condition, I’m determined to see this through. With enough community support, this ambitious yet achievable goal can become reality.

Support Needed

Support goes beyond words. Sport Hawkes Bay has been instrumental in Velocity Kickboxing’s success to date, and we are incredibly grateful for their help. 

To continue our growth and to be able to help our community we need more help. from other sponsors and agencies.

Here’s what we need:

• Large Training Facility: To accommodate all the children and teens, we need a spacious building. While I’m saving for a down payment, significant financial assistance is needed.
• Equipment and Supplies: A well-equipped facility is crucial.
• Qualified Staff: Trained instructors and administrative personnel are essential for a smooth-running program.
• Transportation: A dedicated vehicle will ensure pick-up and drop-off for families without transportation.
• Marketing and Signage: Visibility is important to attract participants.

How You Can Help

To empower our community’s youth, I need your support. Do you have connections to any of the following who might be interested in partnering with us?

• Businesses
• Charitable foundations
• Trainers
• Administrative professionals
• Equipment and matting suppliers
• Signage companies
• Vehicle owners

We offer advertising opportunities in exchange for sponsorship. Our extensive online presence ensures sponsors reach a large portion of Hawke’s Bay.

Every Contribution Counts

Whether you can donate financially or volunteer your time in fundraising or grant applications, any contribution brings us closer to our goal. Please don’t hesitate to share this message with anyone who might be interested in helping.

Thank you for your time. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our children.

Sincerely,

David Jackson Head Coach, Velocity Kickboxing