Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym in Thailand
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For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to my teacher Boom's gym in Thailand, Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym. As a monthly donor, I've chosen this non-profit because its mission means a lot to me, and I hope you'll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal of CAD $5,500. I've included information and links below about Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym and Boom and Frances Watthanaya.
About Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym for Kids.
Empowering Children and Families Through Muay Thai
Children born into a Thai village are in a fight from the moment they enter the world. They are fighting fate- a merciless opponent that offers a childhood of drugs, alcohol, gang violence, and even rape, the same fate who’s defeated generation after generation before them. Very few children have the strength to defy the odds, but even once they make it to adulthood, they are dealt with a various set of challenges: menial employment or a life of crime. This is what Frances and Boom set to change. Wor. Watthana sets to help these at-risk youth change the course of their path.
Both professional Muay Thai fighters, Canadian born Frances and Thai local, Boom, met over a decade ago in Bangkok. On a visit to Boom’s village, Issan, the two witnessed all the negative influences engulfing the lives of local kids. This experience wasn’t forgotten. After five years away from Issan, Frances and Boom realized nothing was ever going to change unless someone made it happen. So, after first uniting in marriage, the two joined forces for another cause: to change young lives forever.
Frances and Boom moved back to Issan, and in Boom's Dad's garden, they created a safe space for kids to learn Muay Thai and channel their energy into something positive. The impact echoed through the village. And when Frances and Boom took to a crowd-funding campaign, those echoes were heard worldwide. Their story captured imaginations and raised enough money to build Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym for Kids of Isaan.
Why Donate?
The lack of development, poor education, gang violence, and alcohol and drug problems are endemic to village life in Isaan; which is why we strive to give these kids a way out of poverty. We cover all costs for the kids, such as electricity, petrol, nutritious food, post-training snacks, school fees, and paying our trainer a liveable wage.
SUPPORT RECEIVED WILL GO TO THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES:
Clean drinking water.
A stable and fair wage for our trainer.
Housing some of the children.
Doctors visits and medical expenses.
Food and nutritional supplements.
School supplies including school fees and uniforms.
Clothing and running shoes.
Extra curricular activities and field trips.
Gym supplies such as ice, boxing liniment, tape, and gauze.
Electricity at the gym and the apartments.
Competition related traveling expenses.
Birthday parties.
Toiletries such as toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Laundry detergent and other household expenses.
Family support when needed.
Sources and Image from:
https://diazcombatsports.com/2020/02/the-magic-of-muay-thai-the-story-of-boom-watthanaya-the-wor-watthana-gym/
Organizer
Nicole Lacson
Organizer
Vancouver, BC