The Adam Van Alstine Foundation is hosting a reception to raise awareness of their program to help fund youth who can benefit from mentorship and instruction through the sport of boxing.
The event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Horton's Gym, 23 West 1st Street in Duluth.
The foundation's principle mission is to honor the late Marine and youth boxer, Van Alstine, by helping young people learn to overcome adversity, acquire discipline and commitment and to achieve personal goals.
Van Alstine, who died on Feb. 25, 2006 as a result of a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq, overcame many obstacles in his young life through the principles of self-dedication, perseverance, and commitment to one's goals.
"The Adam Van Alstine Foundation was formed to remember Adam's ultimate sacrifice to our country and to help young people acquire skills and attributes to foster good citizenship inside and outside the ring," said Chuck Horton, owner of Horton's Gym and Van Alstine's coach.
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Zach "Jungle Boy" Walters, a local professional boxer who trains at Horton's Gym, believes the Adam Van Alstine Foundation will provide a quality program to help youth aspire to be their best. Walters will be at the reception working with boxers and continues to be committed to helping others achieve success.
"The Adam Van Alstine Foundation has chosen to work in collaboration with Adam's coach, Chuck Horton, to provide a quality environment to best serve young people interested in the sport of boxing," Foundation President Ray Sande said. "The Board of Director's strongly stands behind Horton's ability and skill to successfully coach boxing and provide an example of changing one's life in a positive direction to achieve personal goals."
The Adam Van Alstine Foundation Reception is open to the public.
BOXING BITS: Horton will also introduce a newly signed fighter during a press conference being held during the Adam Van Alstine Foundation Reception. ... In addition, this will be an opportunity for the public to learn of recent major developments with the careers of Walters and Kolle. ... For more information contact Chuck Horton, (218) 310-5200.
