Our Research

The Problem

many young people are growing up without the support systems they need to thrive.

They are facing real life challenges and lack positive role models in their lives. Without intervention, this leads to a cycle of limited support, disengagement, and missed opportunity.

Mental Health Struggles

Young people may lack stable role models, access to programs, or financial support.

Disengagement from Education and Employment

Without support, they begin to withdraw — from school, community, or positive activities. This can lead to risky behaviour, isolation, or mental health issues.

Youth Crime Concerns

With limited exposure to opportunities like sport, mentorship, or structured goals, they fall further behind

WHAT OUR FOUNDATION AIMS TO BREAK

Young people may lack stable role models, access to programs, or financial support, And Without support, they begin to withdraw — from school, community, or positive activities. This can lead to risky behaviour, isolation, or mental health issues. With limited exposure to opportunities like sport, mentorship, or structured goals, they fall further behind — reinforcing the cycle.  

Negative Cycle

WHY WE THINK BOXING WILL BREAK THE CYCLE

Boxing teaches young people how to:

Set goals and stick to them

Build resilience & self-respect

Channel emotion into something powerful

Show up for themselves & their community

In the ring, they find focus, belonging, and confidence — things that carry far beyond boxing.

Our Impact

We don’t just sponsor kids, we create pathways.

Our charity chooses gyms where the coaches are more than trainers, they’re mentors who care. Our programs are designed to break the negative cycle and replace it with one built on support, belonging, growth, and a brighter future.

OUR CHARITY CREATES A SHIFT AND REPLACES THE NEGATIVE CYCLE WITH A POSITIVE OUTCOME

When you step in with sponsorship, mentorship, and sport, you interrupt the cycle.  Instead of continuing through disengagement, a young person is redirected toward:

Positive Cycle

REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.

Hear from the youth whose lives have been positively impacted through boxing.

Paiton, 16

“Boxing gave me something that I could believe in myself with, instead of having doubts”

Nathan, 29

“I was going down the wrong path. Now I train every week and feel like I’m part of something.”

Farhan, 18

“Boxing It taught me discipline and gave me a lot of confidence. I want to go professional one day”

How You Can Help

YOUR DONATION CAN HELP PROVIDE MENTORSHIP TO THOSE IN NEED

We all know that exercise and sports are great for everyone, not just young people. Unfortunately, these opportunities aren’t always available to all, mainly due to high costs. Without financial support, many young people miss out on the benefits of sports, like building a sense of community, improving social skills, and experiencing personal growth.

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Legends Life Foundation acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

Charity donations of $2 or more to the Legends Life Foundation may be tax deductible in Australia.