Students from Cowley International College have been partaking in Merseyside's Violence Reduction in recent weeks...
Cowley International college students have been taking part in the Merseyside Violence Reduction programme, delivered in partnership between SCDF and Martin Murrays Think Fast Academy!
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THE latest cohort of young people graduated from Martin Murray's Think Fast Academy yesterday afternoon, but it's here "where the real work starts" the former boxing champion said.
The Academy, set up by Martin and his wife Gemma in 2020, uses boxing as a tool to prevent young people with limited opportunities from getting involved in crime.
Read more: Martin Murray congratulates young graduates of Think Fast Academy
UNDOUBTEDLY, the Martin Murray of 2022 is a role model.
But, not long retired from an illustrious boxing career, it could have all been so different for the Warrington-based five-time world title contender.
Because the Martin Murray of 20 years ago was far from a role model.
As a young man, he served four separate prison terms for robbery, street brawls and being caught carrying drugs in Cyprus.
Read more: Boxer Martin Murray expands Think Fast Academy to Warrington
IT has been 10 years in the making, but after hanging up his boxing gloves Martin Murray is now ready launch a project that will make a difference to young people with behavioural problems.
The five-time World title contender has drawn deeply on his own troubled youth to set up an academy based at the Wildcard boxing gym in Parr to primarily guide youngsters in danger of going off the rails back on to the right path.
He has already had a preliminary meeting with the Engagement team at Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner’s office.
Read more: Martin Murray's ThinkFAST Academy will guide troubled young people
We are delighted to share that we have partnered with Ways to Work at St. Helens Council to support NEET young men and women in our community.
Together, we aim to engage these young individuals and guide them towards meaningful employment opportunities while enriching their lives. Our program emphasizes building self-esteem, confidence, and resilience, which are essential for personal and professional growth.
Read more: 🌟 Exciting Announcement from Think F.A.S.T Academy! 🌟
Providing vital online access and technological support for those in need, McLaren Construction are launching a new initiative to donate repurposed laptops to charities across the UK with the first donation taking place in the Midlands and North.
Kick-starting the initiative, 20 repurposed company laptops were donated to the St Helens-based Martin Murray ThinkFAST academy, providing young people with online support to help with educational development.
Read more: McLaren Construction Midlands and North leads new nationwide laptop donation initiative