Chris Weissbach; WBK Boxing Owner & Head Coach and Bella Andersson; Director of Administration
The PWP Event stems from the immense gratitude we both have for the great care our daughters have recieved at CHEO. It's all about payback! But not just our payback, it's about harnessing the energy of many other parents and people who are also grateful for the amazing organization and institution that CHEO is.
BELLA'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,220
CHRIS' PUNCH COUNT = 2,448
Jeff Weissbach
"I've decided to participate in this year's WBK Punching With Purpose for CHEO because I have family and friends who have needed to use CHEO's services many times for their loved ones and I feel that I need to help give back to such an important and vital part of our community!"
JEFF'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,260
Peter Smith
"As a parent I've been to cheo. Anything I can do to help them help others is well worth it"
PETER'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,025
Kevin Lennie & Allison Kurys
"We believe that CHEO plays an important role in our community and this event is a great way to get involved and put our boxing skills to good use so we can help children that are in need."
KEVIN'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,214
ALLISON'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,172
Isaél Poirier
"I started boxing 3 years ago. Since then, I get more motivated to push harder and surpass my limits at every practice. I want to do the same for this challenge and give my best for this great cause."
ISAEL'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,412
Maria Ceglia Perron
"While we have used CHEO in the past for those late night ER visits for influenza and the Picky Eater's Program (YES they have one!) we are lucky and blessed to have a healthy seven year old boy. I am participating in PWP to raise funds for a wonderful hospital to help them continue in the great care they provide for our children. I also strive to show my son that anyone can be and stay active and healthy while helping the community out at the same time. 'Healthy heart= healthy mind= healthy soul'".
MARIA'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,474
Kevin Watson
"I am participating in the PWP to raise awareness for two great organizations (CHEO and WBK), and to challenge myself on endurance."
Kyle Schryer
"Participating in the Punching With Purpose event is my way of leveraging my personal interests to help out the community. CHEO is an invaluable resource to parents and children alike and it deserves our support."
KYLE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,574
Cameron Doyle
"I want to do Punching with Purpose for CHEO because they help so many kids. Boxing is awesome so it'll be fun and what's really cool is that it's for a good cause."
CAMERON'S PUNCH COUNT = 1,056
Adam Thomlison
"I'm taking part in PWP because we're so lucky to have CHEO in our community, and I'm lucky to be able to support it just by punching stuff."
ADAM'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,910
Ian Milne
"Third year for PWP for me, great cause, amazing workout!"
IAN'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,222
Chris Robinson
"I had cancer and saw first hand how support for our hospital and health system saves lives. Plus I just enjoy punching the crap out of bags."
Leanne & Scott Endicott
"We are participating in this year's PWP because we know first hand, what a treasure CHEO is and we are honoured to be able to support this gem in our community."
LEANNE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,602
SCOTT'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,890
Nicole Collins
"This is my first year participating in Punching with Purpose. I think PWP is a great opportunity to raise money and show our support for CHEO for all the amazing services and programs they are able to provide for our community."
NICOLE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,452
Meghan Fougere
"I have been with WBK since I first moved to Ottawa in 2010 and am very excited to finally be participating in this great fundraiser. CHEO has helped many of my family members and friends through some tough times and I am grateful for the opportunity to support it… while kicking my own butt at the same time."
MEGHAN'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,388
MC Lussier
"Ma première participation est en l'honneur de mon ami Laurent Tessier (ou Lolo pour la famille et les amis). After 6 months of chimo and 2 liver transplant, he received excellent news recently. He is the Ultimate Warrior! Bravo Lolo !"
MC'S PUNCH COUNT = 3,230
Marlene Caldwell
As a mother of two, I can appreciate the importance and value of what CHEO offers to the health and well-being of children and their families in the Ottawa area. Please help me in supporting this great cause!
MARLENE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,226
Dianne Bourke
" Punching with Purpose allows for a great opportunity to support CHEO by raising money and participating in a positively high energy event at WBK. This is for all our children !!!! "
DIANNE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,158
Daniel Bregha
"I am doing PWP because I think it is a great opportunity to support a good cause. The CHEO foundation does a great job improving the health and wellbeing of children in the area. I am happy to raise money to help them continue to improve the lives of the needy."
DANIEL'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,304
Mike Lavergne
"I've been boxing with WBK for several years and this is my second participation in the 'Punching With Purpose' event for CHEO. This is one of the most intense and challenging training that we participate in as boxers but it's also one of the most rewarding accomplishment for the mind, body and soul. Again this year I'm looking forward to this fun and challenging event for both personal satisfaction and for what this great cause is all about."
MIKE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,636
Jonathon Viscosi
"I am participating in the PWP to give back to CHEO for looking after me when I was in a bad car accident when I was 11 years old."
JONATHON'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,512
Adele Landriault
"You cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening your own"
- Ben Sweetland
ADELE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,688
Mary Seligy
"Punching with Purpose reminds us that the important things ~ like CHEO ~ are worth supporting, and that this support comes from many shoulders. Nothing works unless we do!"
MARY'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,496
Pat Utley
"I am doing PWP because my niece had leukemia when she was young and was taken care of at a hospital like CHEO.She is well now as a result of her care there.The way must be tried" - Anonymous"
PAT'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,205
Mona Taha
"Luckily my family has never had to use the wonderful service of CHEO, but I know many who have, so this year I have made CHEO my fundraising objective."
MONA'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,582
Sarah Kavanagh
"I am so grateful for all the work done by CHEO and feel great to be part of this remarkable event! The strength of the children, families and staff at CHEO will be encouraging as I participate a second time in Punching with Purpose."
Genevieve Hollingsworth & Kevin Martin
"CHEO has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. We try to give back whenever we can and this is a great way to do so."
KEVIN'S PUNCH COUNT = 3,886
GENEVIEVE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,499
Kylie Shaw
"I unexpectedly fell in love with boxing about 18 months ago, so I'm really looking forward to this challenge. The fact that we're raising funds for a great cause is an obvious bonus."
KYLIE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,446
Martin Gillen
"Many of my friends and fellow boxers have reason to be grateful for the wonderful work done at CHEO. This is my way of supporting them and challenging myself"
MARTIN'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,784
Denis Lauriault
"Ca prend un village pour élever un enfant...et une communauté pour contribuer aux soins de nos enfants! 2000 punches is our goal and our contribution to the health of our children."
DENIS'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,567
JF Dion
"It's a great cause, as I believe children deserve the best care!"
JF'S PUNCH COUNT = 3138
Claudette Liardon
"I am participating in PWP to support a friend's son who beat cancer at the age of 5. CHEO is so important to so many families on the Ottawa region"
CLAUDETTE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,290
Andy Solomon & Angela Rae
"We know far too many people that have needed CHEO or places like it in the past. So we're Punching With Purpose to help support the great work that's done at CHEO"
ANDY'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,388
ANGELA'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,884
Brent Cunningham
"Boxing for Better Living" isn't just for the Boxers, but for the whole community. To paraphrase W.B., your greatest wealth can be what you give - not just money, but your time, your talents, and your example.
ANDY'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,688
Serge Brunet
"I'm a proud father of two boys. CHEO helped us, my two boys have been sick, the CHEO staff took them in and made them healthy again. They were great each time."'
SERGE'S PUNCHCOUNT = 2,374
Robert Finley
"Another year, another 2000 punches for the kids and parents at CHEO.
Always a great time, a great challenge, and a great cause."
BOB'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,732
René Hatem
CHEO represents two things for me: Care of our youth and Excellence in delivery of that care. I have witnessed it first hand. We are blessed, and can be proud, to have such an institution in our midst. Yes 2000+ punches in one hour will be a test, but nothing compared to the tests that go on at CHEO every day of the year. So PAYBACK TIME!, to CHEO and to our community as a whole. Merci de votre appui et encouragement.
RENE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,354
Sandra Abi-Aad
Boxing since the end of 2008, I'm now a level 6 vet WBK boxer. I'm helping raise money for CHEO because I believe that we can only be a compassionate society if we take care of our most vulnerable. This is one small way I can help while challenging myself to be both physically and mentally stronger.
SANDRA'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,398
Sabrina Chamberland
"What will keep going during Punching with Purpose? Seeing the strength and positive attitude my young cousin has determinedly maintained throughout her battle against ovarian cancer over the past year. She is a daily inspiration to myself and my entire family, and I know that the staff and team at CHEO have been vital to my cousin's fight to live. Punching with Purpose is the very least I can do to show my love, support, and appreciation to all the staff, children, and supporters of CHEO."
SABRINAS PUNCH COUNT = 2,314
Claude Desilets
"A good way to show support not only for CHEO children, but also for the medical professionals, staff and volunteers that make the miracles happen."
CLAUDE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,376
Caleb Abbott
This is a great challenge and an even greater opportunity to give back.
CALEB'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,388
Suzie Cusson
"Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao: they’ve got nothing on CHEO kids, the real champions! I’m punching on June 14th so that CHEO kids can win their fight and punch for others one day. Punching With Purpose est une merveilleuse occasion de redonner à la communauté. Je vous promets 2 001 punchs ! "
SUZIE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,496
J-P Augustine
The physical pain we may endure during PWP is night and day from what some of the kids at CHEO endure on a consistent basis. We owe it to those kids to beat the hell out of a punching bag and raise good money for an amazing institution
JP'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,302
Margo Paul
I wanted to volunteer for the Punching With Purpose because I wanted to be part of a good cause. It is very fulfilling to be doing your favourite sport while helping CHEO.
MARGO'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,035
Keith Andersson
"I am often sorely moved by human suffering in the world, but somehow when it’s children that suffer, it strikes me even deeper and harder.
I have wanted to help out more in life in some way, and I was intriged with the idea of doing the Punching With Purpose but had not felt ready for various reasons. So when my coach asked who is interested in doing the PWP, in that instant I knew the time to jump in was now! Let’s do this and help some kids!
Oh, and one the personal side benefits that I see is when preparing for the punch-a-thon, I have loved the simplistic and purpose driven workouts. I come home just gleaming with sweat and happiness. Thanks Chris and crew for organizing this great event."
KEITH'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,270
David Yau
Our children are our future and they deserve the best care when in need. Thank you CHEO !!!
DAVE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,575
Jens and Noah Urban
After having participated at PWP for the first time last year, Jens is joined by his son Noah in 2015. Noah and his sister Lily are lucky to have such a superb hospital as CHEO nearby, and we gladly accept the PWP challenge for this good cause!
NOAH'S PUNCH COUNT = 1,754
JENS' PUNCH COUNT = 2,370
Skye Orlick
An hour of punching is such a small price to pay to support such an important cause.
SKYE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,498
Joel Rank and Shaye Moffat
I'm punching for my kids, should they ever need CHEO, and for the parents and kids who have needed CHEO in the past, or will be needing CHEO in future.
JOEL'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,138
SHAYE'S PUNCH COUNT = 2,388
Cristian Heletea
Generally in life we are our own biggest and most merciless adversaries. Facing the heavy bag teaches me about fighting my own imperfections and that inner voice that tries to get me to quit!
CRIS' PUNCH COUNT = 3,026
Kent, Naomi, Claire Guindon
As a family of four (soon to be five) children, CHEO has come through for us on many occasions. Participating in WBK Boxing's PWP is our way of saying 'thank you for all that you've done for us' as well as doing our part in ensuring that other children get the same care, attention, and service that we've gotten.
