Lewis Williams, a 26-year-old professional boxer from Leamington, has thrown his weight behind The Myton Hospices with the appointment of a professional boxer as its ambassador. The Myton Hospices has hospices in Warwick, Coventry, and Rugby, and Lewis’ association with the charity started in 2023 when his dad was cared for by the Myton at Home team. From Heartbreak to Heroism
Lewis’ association with The Myton Hospices began when his dad, Bob, was diagnosed with a lung and heart condition in 2020. The condition worsened in late 2023, and the Myton at Home team visited Bob three times a day to care for him in his home during his last month with his family. Lewis has spoken highly of the care provided by the Myton team: “The Myton team were brilliant with dad and they couldn’t have made it any easier for us or him at what was an incredibly difficult and emotional time. But what means the most is the time they gave us with dad.” He recalls the moment the Myton team entered their lives: “I was due to compete in a tournament when Myton got involved, and one of the nurses had a boxing background and he knew what I was going through. He pulled me aside and told me that time was running out. He didn’t tell me to miss the tournament but he was honest about what was happening. So, I pulled out of the tournament and stayed at home with dad.”
20 in 25
Lewis has set himself the ambitious challenge of raising £1million over the course of his career, with the goal of raising £20,000 over the next year. This target could fund one month of specialist nursing care, which Lewis believes is a worthwhile cause to support. To achieve this goal, Lewis has set himself the challenge of raising £20,000 over the next year, which could fund one month of specialist nursing care. Lewis’ approach to fundraising involves a variety of events and challenges. He hopes to raise this total through these challenges and events, which he has titled ’20 in 25’. This initiative aims to raise awareness and support for The Myton Hospices.
| Event | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Charity Run | A 10km run to raise funds for The Myton Hospices, with registration fees and sponsorship opportunities available. |
| Boxing Tournament | A boxing tournament featuring Lewis Williams and other local boxers, with a portion of the proceeds going to support The Myton Hospices. |
| Spaghetti Dinner | A spaghetti dinner event where attendees can enjoy a meal while supporting The Myton Hospices, with tickets available for purchase. |
A Personal Message from Lewis
Lewis added: “Boxing rules your life, you miss birthdays, weddings and funerals, training is everything. While it was a hard decision in some ways to miss the Olympics, for me it was a no brainer – I’ll always have a career but I will only get one dad. I owe my boxing journey to my dad, he was the one who took me out of Scouts and into the boxing gym, and he was an inspiration even when he was very ill.”
Quote from The Myton Hospices
“I am immensely proud to be a Myton ambassador. From the moment Myton entered our lives, I knew that if I ever had a platform to promote their incredible work, it would be an honour to do so.” – Lewis Williams
The Myton Hospices has stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Lewis Williams as our new ambassador. We look forward to working with him to raise awareness and funds for our charity.” – The Myton Hospices
Support Lewis and The Myton Hospices
To support Lewis and The Myton Hospices, please visit their website or follow them on social media. You can also make a donation to support their cause. Every little bit counts, and your support will make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by The Myton Hospices.
