Property professionals pulled no punches as this year’s Rumble with the Agents charity boxing event raised £15,000 for North London Hospice.
Held in London on 11 June, the annual event saw estate agents, letting agents, landlords, developers and suppliers step into the ring – or cheer from ringside – for an evening of white-collar boxing, fundraising and networking.
Hosted by Paul Shamplina, founder of Rumble with the Agents and Landlord Action, the sold-out event featured a full fight card, alongside a three-course dinner, raffle, auction and other fundraising activities. The event was sponsored by mydeposits.
The evening initially raised £11,665 through the raffle, auction and donations. After the final bell, additional proceeds from the silent auction and a further contribution from the Rumble with the Agents team took the total to £15,000.
Since the event first entered the ring in 2015, Rumble with the Agents has raised more than £200,000 for charities supporting homelessness, mental health, community initiatives and end-of-life care.
Shamplina said: “Every year I am blown away by the generosity of the property industry. What started as a way of combining my passion for boxing with raising money for good causes has become a fantastic industry event that continues to make a real difference.
“North London Hospice does incredible work supporting patients and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. It is a charity that means a great deal to many people locally and we were delighted to support them this year.
“To raise £15,000 is a fantastic achievement and I would like to thank everyone who boxed, attended, sponsored, donated prizes, bought raffle tickets and supported the event. It shows that our industry is about much more than business and is always willing to give something back.”
Pippa Baker, head of fundraising at North London Hospice, commented: “We are so very grateful to Paul and Rita Shamplina for inviting us to be a part of the extraordinary Rumble with the Agents fundraising evening and for the hugely impressive £15,000 that was raised to help our patients by the team and sponsors.
“Everyone gave so generously, making donations and buying raffle tickets. Every penny raised helps to ensure that those living in North London, with a life-limiting illness, are not alone and that they receive the kindness, dignity and care everyone deserves at the end of life.
“Support from events such as this is more important than ever. Demand for hospice services continues to grow while the hospice sector faces significant financial pressures. The vital funds raised will make a big difference. It was a fantastic evening, and we are extremely thankful to everyone involved for choosing to support North London Hospice. From all of us, an enormous thank you!”
