Summary
Former boxer Tommy Coyle is giving away free school uniforms in Hull, UK, as part of an annual event he started during the Covid-19 pandemic. The giveaway aims to help families facing financial difficulties and is supported by local businesses. New rules have been introduced this year to prevent people from taking more than needed and reselling the uniforms.
Key Facts
- Tommy Coyle, a former Commonwealth lightweight champion, organizes the school uniform giveaway in Hull.
- The event started during the Covid-19 pandemic to help families in financial need.
- The event will be held at Coyle's gym, TC60, in Humber Street from 11:00 to 13:00 BST.
- Coyle's previous initiatives included setting up a sporting foundation and a mobile boxing gym for underprivileged children.
- New measures are introduced to prevent resale of the uniforms, including a ticketing system and de-tagging uniforms.
- City-based businesses, like MKM and Cranswick, support Coyle's giveaway.
- In 2024, Coyle was honored with the Freedom of the City of Hull for his charitable efforts to counter child poverty and youth violence.
