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we provide a mind, body, & soul approach to support the grief community.
Punching our pain into purpose
Gloves for Grief creates experiences that promote healing and offers an opportunity to come as you are and connect with others who truly understand. We want you to always remember grief is not meant to be carried alone. It is meant to be shared.
While loss is not a club any of us want to be a part of, we're stronger together.
Gloves for Grief is a wonderful organization that celebrates lives lived with physical movement and connection to a community of others grieving. Every life is celebrated and this community carries each other along the grief journey.
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Sometimes, grief takes us in places where we feel powerless, overwhelmed and maybe even angry at times and this event provided such a beautiful—and more importantly—safe outlet for all of those emotions so we could release them all and recenter.
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It wasn’t about how strong you could punch, or how in shape you were—we just all came as we were, we cried if we needed to, and we did whatever felt right in our hearts.
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Gloves for Grief was so much more than we expected it to be. It honestly felt more like a homecoming than an event to us because it was welcoming, so raw and emotional, and so spiritually healing at the same time.
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fight for yours
While the Boxing Gloves connect us to a core element in our fitness program, they also represent the fight it takes to work through our grief. We are fighting for our lives and fighting for our comeback.
This is a comeback.
more than just a workout
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We met in a support group called Empty Arms that focuses on losing a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS. We both have lost our sons and are punching for Weston and Zane.
We want to create experiences that promote healing and provide a place you don’t have to hide your emotion; a place to find a release.
You are not alone! We see you, we hear you, and we are walking down this unthinkable road beside you.
gloves for grief co-founders
Ashley & Terra
because we're stronger together.
Ways to Join Our Mission
Ashley was amazing, she walked us through every drill using creatively chosen songs that helped us punch through our pain. With each hit, we felt seen; with each jab, we felt like we were understood despite of how deep and cumbersome our sorrow was.
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With every sweat fell tears, and as our heartbeat became more palpable in our chest, we found a new drive and purpose—to keep going, to keep fighting, and to keep raising awareness so that our little angel’s loss would not go in vain.
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We were reminded that we were not alone. We even got to make crafts to honor our sweet Frankie and got to take home a memento. We couldn’t be more thankful for this event, and already looking forward to the next one.
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Support Gloves for Grief at the 2025 OC Marathon
Grief is more than an emotional experience; it affects the mind and body in profound ways. Here at Gloves for Grief, we utilize the power of movement to help individuals navigate loss, build resilience, and transform pain into purpose.
Running Towards Purpose
Recognizing that movement is a universal tool for healing, Gloves for Grief is expanding beyond the ring and onto the pavement. Running, much like the grief journey, is about perseverance. Some days are slow, others exhausting—but every step forward is a victory. Whether training for a marathon, half marathon, or 5K, participants are invited to join the Gloves For Grief Running Team at the 2025 OC Marathon, running in honor of their loved ones.
A Community of Healing
Gloves For Grief is more than an organization—it is a movement and a community. Through boxing, running, and shared experiences, participants find a space where they are seen, heard, and supported.
Make Every Step Count
By joining the Gloves for Grief Running Team, participants can fundraise to support grief healing resources, ensuring that others receive the support they need. Runners even have the opportunity to earn back their registration fee—all while running with purpose and making a meaningful impact. Learn more about this under the “Runner Rebate Program” section below.
**GLOVES FOR GRIEF WILL BE WALKING AS A GROUP AT THE 5K ON SATURDAY, 5/3/2025
CELEBRATE OC 5K – 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Register as an Individual or Corporate Team!
During Registration Click:
-Join a Team and Club
-Scroll down until you find the Charity Team
-Select Gloves for Grief
Lace up. Honor. Heal.
#RunForHealing #GlovesForGrief
DONATE TO THE GLOVES FOR GRIEF MARATHON FUNDRAISING PAGE
Runner Rebate Program
To make your contribution to Gloves for Grief even more impactful, the OC Marathon is pleased to offer the Runner Rebate Program. Runners who commit to fundraising for us can receive a full refund of their registration fee by meeting the fundraising goals! Here’s how it works:
- For the 5K, raise $150 and receive a 100% refund of your registration fees.
- For the half marathon, raise $350 and get a 100% refund of your registration fees.
- For the full marathon, raise $500 and you’ll receive a 100% refund of your registration fees.
- For the 5K/Half Combo Crush, raise $650 and receive a 100% refund of your registration fees.
- For the 5K/Full Combo Crush, raise $750 and receive a 100% refund of your registration fees.
By reaching these fundraising goals, you’ll get to run for free, while also making a meaningful impact on those who are navigating difficult times through Gloves for Grief’s work.
Be part of something special by supporting us and our mission to create healing experiences for those who are grieving. Register today and be a part of this empowering cause.
To donate or fundraise for Gloves for Grief, please click here
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Gloves For Grief is excited to announce our 2025 Kickoff, and next event in partnership with Fort Fitness. On February 22nd, we offer an afternoon in a one of a kind facility to “Punch your Pain into Purpose” as we celebrate two years since our first ever G4G event.
This will be an action-packed experience with shadow boxing and bag work followed by a time of cooling down.
Those who attend will enjoy music, connection, and community. Whether you are a seasoned boxer, a casual athlete, or entirely new to fitness, we invite you to come as you are.
Remember, you are not alone in your grief. We hear you, we see you, we are walking down this difficult road beside you. There is power in prayer. There is power in community. You do not get over your grief. You grow around it.
Let’s come together and punch our pain into purpose!
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It’s been FIVE years since their last alarm. Join us to pay tribute to our brave heroes as we remember their extraordinary sacrifice.
Private Event: Remembering Our Heroes
**For Private Event Inquiries, please reach out to Angel@glovesforgrief.org
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of life as we honor and remember Patrick Jones, Ray Figueroa, and all fallen firefighters at Main Athletics in Porterville, CA. We invite you to come together and pay tribute to these brave men and their families.
This in-person event will be a special opportunity to express our gratitude and show support for their families, the Porterville fire department, and Cal Fire community.
Gloves For Grief, an Orange County 501C3 nonprofit is traveling 200 miles with their tribute boxing bags to create a one of grief boxing class. Their goal is to help you punch your pain into purpose, and provide a mind, body, and soul healing Experience.
Let’s gather to celebrate their courage and commemorate FIVE years since their selfless sacrifice.
Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful event! Let’s punch for Patrick and Ray!
REGISTER HERE
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This one-of-a-kind kids’ boxing class is the perfect way for little ones to stay active, build confidence, and burn off some holiday energy. Leading the session is Certified Nike Trainer and Gloves for Grief
Co-Founder, Ashley Guarrasi, bringing her expert touch to make the experience both exciting and engaging.
Surrounded by the fresh scent of pine, kids will enjoy beginner-friendly boxing drills, fun games, and activities designed just for them. No prior experience is needed, and participants will use light Knux hand weights – no gloves required.
After class, stick around to soak in the holiday magic! Snap festive photos by the trees, enjoy the cheerful atmosphere, and make lasting memories with your little ones.
Let’s make this season merry, bright, and active!
**Please REGISTER HERE for the Kids taking the class only
