Dane McMurtry, a 38-year-old Site Manager who currently oversees David Wilson Homes’ Fernwood Village development in Fernwood, has taken part in a charity boxing event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The fight, which took place at the Leicester Tigers Stadium in Leicester, was spectated by around 600 people and Dane was able to win the fight in the third round with a knockout.
With a weigh-in of 81kg, Dane was fighting in the middle weight competition, and has been able to raise over £1,700 in sponsorships for his chosen charity.
Dane said: “Cancer research UK is a charity I have always supported due to having relatives who have passed away due to cancer, so I jumped at the chance to raise additional money for the organisation.
“My brother-in-law competed in the same event in March 2022 which is what inspired me to take part and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity which is dedicated to saving lives through research and education of the general public on the life threatening disease.
The charity supports research into all aspects of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses, and its mission is to bring about a world where people can live free from the fear of cancer.
John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “We are very proud of Dane for his great efforts in the fight and for raising a large amount of money for such an important charity.
“Having recently won a nationally recognised award for his excellent management of our Fernwood Village development in Nottinghamshire, 2022 has certainly been a great year for Dane.”
David Wilson Homes currently has a selection of three and four bedroom homes available at Fernwood Village, with prices starting at £255,995.
