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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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We will always remember who we are punching for. A vital part of our events is finding meaningful, personal ways to remember our loved ones. The healing begins with our heart dedications at check-in, where grief transforms into strength, love, and resilience.
Love & remembrance
Beyond coming together with others who understand, we have an amazing network of vendors who create opportunities for self-care and ways to honor your grief.
community & support
Our Box & Breathe Wellness Events are led by certified boxing coaches, and guide participants through physical training that serves as both a therapeutic outlet and a means of fostering emotional strength. These events provide safe spaces where grief can be expressed, shared, and transformed into hope.
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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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At Gloves For Grief, we recognize that grief is a deeply personal experience, often taking many forms- whether is the loss of a loved one, the death of a child, the end of a marriage, or the loss of a job or home. Our programs honor this complexity by offering tailored support and tools to build mental, physical, and emotional strength.
What type of loss do you support?
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Ashley Guarrasi is a Nike Trainer specializing in Functional Movement & Boxing Fitness. She's led fitness events around the country for both seasoned athletes and boxing newbies. Beyond providing expert guidance, we aim to create a safe and welcoming environment where you can come as you are and find your strength.
I've never boxed before. Will this be too much for me?
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Just come as you are, really! Wear something comfortable that you're ready to sweat in. We start our events with a boxing workout and then offer refreshments and opportunities for connection or self-care following the workout. You'll find everything you need to know on the events page.
Okay, how do I prepare for an event?
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Nope! At Gloves For Grief, we embrace diversity in all its forms. Our community reflects the many faces of loss, and we are committed to creating a space where everyone—regardless of age, gender, race, or background—feels seen, heard, and supported on their healing journey
Is this only for women?
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Yes! Reach out to volunteers@glovesforgrief.org to ask about getting involved at an upcoming event or about other volunteer opportunities!
**We also offer Corporate and group volunteering as well.
Come join us in spreading hope, strength, and healing.
Are there any Gloves for Grief volunteer opportunities?
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