A great evening was had by all at the South Wales Police Charity Boxing Event held at the Vale Hotel, Cardiff on Saturday 18th November. Over the past eight years Stuart Elson has competed at the annual event and at 58 years young he is to be commended for keeping the pressure on his opponent right to the final bell.
Each year the Elson family and extended police community help raise money for the Welsh Guards Charity and as this year was Stuart’s last as a competitor, it was very fitting that he was the well deserved recipient of the Elson Trophy which is awarded to the boxer who has demonstrated the most heart and courage on the night.
The trophy is in memory of his son LCpl Dane Elson who lost his life on 5th July 2009 whilst in Afghanistan serving as a Team Commander. Major Milly Butler the Battalion Boxing Officer will aim to have a Welsh Guardsman compete on behalf of the Elson family at future events. We would like to thank Stuart and Alison for their continued support to the Welsh Guards Charity and thank them wholeheartedly for the generous donation this year of £1500.
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