A signed boxing glove from heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been auctioned off for £1,500, raising vital funds for two local charities.

The glove was donated by Joshua to 1Life Events Valentines Party, donated to an organisation called NGORLIC CIC, helping young people with school work provide positive activities.

The auction took place on February 17th, at the Hilton Watford. The event raised a total of £2000 for several good causes.

Councillor Dawn Allen-Williamson, expressed her delight at the result of the auction and also thanked Joshua for his donation.

charity — The Valentines’ event was held Hilton Hotel

“I am thrilled that Anthony Joshua’s signed glove raised £1,500 for these two fantastic charities,”.

“The money raised from the auction will make a real difference to the lives of the young people and food bank.”

“It is a real coup for Watford and shows the generosity of Anthony Joshua and the support he has for our town.”

“We are so grateful to Anthony Joshua for his support,”

Cllr Dawn Allen-Willismson joined the CEO and Founder Yetunde Odusanya of 1Life Events to present the money that was raised at her Valentine’s party at Hilton Watford, Yetunde says I must not forget to thank all my 1 Life Events supporters, Cllr Dawn Allen-Willismson says she must not forget to thank the Watford born boxer Anthony Joshua for his donation without his sign Glove we would not be able to donate such a Big cheque to Manna food Bank and Ngorli CIC in this serious time when there is a living crisis.

I’m pleased to have joined the CEO and Founder of 1Life Events and the Charity today to hand over a cheque for Two Thousand Pounds that has been shared for Manna food Bank and Ngorli CIC, the CEO of Ngorlic is not in the photo.

“Yetunde would also like to extend her appreciation to all the companies for their donations and support, including The London Clinic, AJ Boxing, Panthera Sports and Origin Massage.”