Zack Lerman of Brooklyn Boxing in Long Island Fight for Charity

BROOKLYN, NY; MAY 1, 2018 – The Long Island Fight for Charity, the nation's only all-volunteer charity boxing event, has announced that Island Park-based SunPower by EmPower Solar, a leading residential and commercial solar-energy-solutions provider, will be the event's Champion Sponsor. EmPower Solar has committed to taking an active role the entire year leading up to the 15th annual Fight for Charity Main Event on Monday, November 19, at the Hilton Long Island. EmPower Solar employees are taking their companies participation and support for the 15th annual Long Island Fight for Charity event a step further. Committing their own time to train, learn to box, raise additional funds and fight in the 15th anniversary event are two executives with the company: Zack Lerman, Director of Sales Manager from Brooklyn and Tara Bono, Marketing Manager from East Islip.

"At SunPower by EmPower Solar, working to uplift our communities on Long Island is a key part of our mission, thus deciding to support the annual Long Island Fight for Charity was an easy decision," says David Schieren, CEO of SunPower by EmPower Solar. "Tara and Zack work daily to make positive changes to the lives of Long Islanders through solar energy. Witnessing the power of impactful work firsthand, they stepped up to play their own role as boxers and fundraisers for the cause. We, as a company, are grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the greater Long Island community and well-being in such an influential manner."

The Long Island Fight for Charity Main Event is one of Long Island's largest and most anticipated charity fundraising and business networking events of the year. The evening's card features local business professionals turned volunteer boxers, who will go toe-to-toe in the ring as the feature attraction. This popular fundraiser also includes food and beverage tastings from more than 25 local restaurants and beverage companies.

"Having SunPower by EmPower Solar as our Champion Sponsor for all our events this year shows their commitment to helping our fellow Long Islanders," said Long Island Fight for Charity's co-founder Matt Silver. "Together with SunPower by EmPower Solar, we will raise funds and continue to help Long Islanders one punch at a time."

Proceeds from the Long Island Fight for Charity fundraiser will be donated to the Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School, the National Foundation for Human Potential and other local charities. This nonprofit organization given away over $1.1 million to Long Island charities since 2003. This year's 15th Main Event will sell out and is expected to break previous fundraising records. Over 1,100 people are expected to be at ringside to watch the matches.

Tickets for the 15th Main Event are available online. VIP Tickets (Reserved Seating) are $250; General Admission Tickets are $135, Standing Room with Limited Seating. For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lifightforcharity.org or call (877) 240-7821. Bouts are subject to change.
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Pictured from left to right are SunPower by EmPower Solar Sales Manager Director Zack Lerman of Brooklyn and Marketing Manager Tara Bono of East Islip, who have committed their time to train, learn to box, raise additional funds and fight in the Long Island Fight for Charity 15th Main Event that will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018.