2012 Comeback Fighter of the Year Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs’ Get In The Ring Foundation and the Sabrina Cohen Foundation have teamed up with StrikeGym in Coconut Creek for a Fundraiser to “Knock Out Paralysis”! This Saturday, October 12th. StrikeGym’s the doors will be open to the public to come enjoy the facilities as well as live music and two very special guests: Middleweight Champion Danny “Miracle Man” Jacobs and cancer-survivor Jessika Attah.
Danny Jacobs’ moniker “Miracle Man” is about as fitting a nickname as they come in the world of boxing. Danny was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma cancer which is a cancerous bone tumor at the age of 24 that left both his boxing career and his life in question. Like the true champion he is, he battled back not only to defeat cancer, but claim a middleweight championship belt as well. The “Miracle Man” could have stopped there, but instead he used his inspirational story as a vehicle to help others in similar situations by constructing the Get In The Ring Foundation. Danny uses his influence and his own experience to help people across the country who have been victims of cancer, obesity, and bullying.
When Danny had the chance to help 26 year-old Jessika Attah, he did not hesitate. Jessica recently underwent spinal surgery to remove a tumor that had grown into her spine. The event left her legs partially disabled and she is doing extensive rehabilitation therapy. Drawing upon the “Magic Man’s” inspirational story, Jessika found encouragement when she needed it most. She had also found an ally. Danny wasted no time when he read about her story and dedicated himself to providing her whatever assistance he could. Together with the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, the Get in The Ring Foundation came up with the “Knock Out Paralysis” Fundraiser. The goal of the fundraiser is to raise 5,000 dollars for Jessika so she can participate in the NeuroFit program and defeat paralysis.
Cancer is something that has touched all of our lives in one way or another. We’ve all had a relative or loved one stricken with the terrible disease to varying degrees and outcomes. Cancer is an evil that we’ve all fought against and one that we know all too well. This weekend, however, we have the rare opportunity to take the fight back to cancer.
October 12th is an opportunity to fight back against a common opponent and an opportunity to support two great fighters on their missions. From 2pm-5pm, come enjoy the StrikeGym facilities with friends and family, enjoy the live music, and come meet our guests of honor. With your help, and with Danny Jacobs and Sabrina Cohen in her corner, there’s no doubt that Jessika can Knock Out Paralysis. StrikeGym is located at 6814 North SR7 in Coconut Creek Florida. Contributing writer Darrell Meckley.
