One Ticket to Tondo: Building Champions in Manila

Matt Smith Start Date: Aug 30, 2025 - End Date: Mar 1, 2026
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Missionary Service
  • Professional Development
  • Manila, Philippines
  • Cebu, Philippines

My Travel Story

by: Matt Smith Start Date: Aug 30, 2025 - End Date: Mar 1, 2026
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Missionary Service
  • Professional Development
My dream is to build a live-in fight camp in the Philippines — a simple, no-drama place where fighters live under one roof, train hard, grow food, recover, and support each other like family. But every dream starts with a first step. For me, that means getting to Manila to meet trainers, scout locations, and connect with the boxing community in Tondo — the heart of true Filipino fighting spirit. To make this possible, I’m asking for support to cover: My airfare to Manila 2 nights in a simple hotel near Tondo (walking distance from where the fighters live and train) Food and ground transport during my stay This is a seed mission — short and focused — but it’s the key to starting something bigger.
The Philippines has produced some of the greatest fighters in the world. By building a camp rooted in discipline, respect, and hard work, I want to create a space where future champions can rise. Helping me get there means you’re part of that foundation from day one.
Every contribution — big or small — is fuel for this mission. I’ll keep everyone updated step by step as I take this first journey into Tondo to make the fight camp dream a reality. PThank you for helping me get there.
Matt
  • Manila, Philippines
  • Cebu, Philippines

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