John’s fundraiser after book boost

A Donington man has raised £200 for charity by sleeping rough in Spalding.

John Stephenson decided to spend two nights sleeping out in the town to raise money.

The 46-year-old is currently training to be a peer mentor for the probation service and frequently takes on fundraising efforts.

“It was cold but I had a lot of good people looking out for me,” said John who has done something similar before.

He’s also the subject of a recently published book by his US based martial arts mentor Ted Gambordella on his career as a bare knuckle boxer who also dabbles in martial arts and appeared in a book Ted wrote on his Martial Arts Hall of fame.

The books are available to purchase from Amazon.

“It’s an honour,” John said of having the books published.”

more >

Fancy dress for a cause ‘deer’ to Osten

20 Dec 2024

Landlords fined after unsafe electricity found in seven homes

19 Dec 2024

Three vehicles involved in Spalding collision causing traffic problems

19 Dec 2024

‘Flood alert’ issued after overnight rain

19 Dec 2024

Nursery kids help elderly celebrate Christmas as thank you for help during teacher’s ‘worst two weeks’

19 Dec 2024

Head injuries thought to be cause of death of murdered mum, inquest hears

19 Dec 2024