Here’s a different take on beating the competition. The Long Island Fight for Charity, now in its sixth year, is seeking pin-striped pugilists for its annual Big Event.
The group will train the boxers, who can raise money for charity and whack the competition at the same time.
A kickoff cocktail reception takes place on May 27 at Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The group has raised $500,000 so far for charity, said Matthew Silver, owner of Ultimate Class Limousine in Hicksville and one of the charity’s co-founders.
The charity has donated to individuals and to groups, he said, including to a woman who received a used car so she could get two work without having to take several buses.
“It’s so important to people who are in need and who are turned away from traditional funding organizations,” Silver said.
The fight takes place on Nov. 24 at the Hilton Long Island. For more information and to register for the kickoff call 516-870-1583 or go to:
--Carrie Mason-Draffen.