Page 30 - Legacy Gala 2018
P. 30
PAGE/30 LEGA CY GALA 2018 DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE 03 PAGE/31
JOSEPH living
FIRST ROUND
15th AUGUST 1980
LAST ROUND
10th NOVEMBER 2018 LEGEND
FATHER MORRIS
SON Joseph Morris affectionately
BROTHER known as ‘Joe’ was a boxing
promoter, pioneer, philanthropist
UNCLE and pragmatist. On June 9th 2018,
COUSIN Joseph launched the Legacy
Foundation by hosting the ‘Living
FRIEND Legends Legacy Boxing Gala’, in
association with Frank Warren, A Few
Good Men, The Place Of Dreams
On Saturday 10th November and Created 2 Care, at the world
2018, heaven gained an renowned Alexandra Palace in North
angel, earth lost a legend. London. With over 500 dignitaries,
Joseph Randolph Morris celebrities, boxing legends and
tragically died suddenly community leaders in attendance,
and unexpectedly from the exclusive event was the first of its
Pneumococcal Meningitis. kind to be held in the UK. He lived to
Pneumococcal Meningitis see his vision come to life.
has around 22% mortality
rate amongst adults and 8%
among children. Its symptoms
are easily missed and can
appear as fever, limb pains, leaving a The purpose of the ‘Living Legends
headaches or generally Legacy Boxing Gala’ was to create a space
feeling unwell. Sadly in Joe’s where two worlds would collide - the
case all his symptoms were LEGACY world of boxing and young people who
missed which led to his are vulnerable or at risk. Joseph was very
untimely death. passionate about making a difference in
the lives of young people. As a community
leader, youth mentor and advisor, he was
one of the UK’s unsung heroes. Many
people have asked how they can assist
Joseph Morris is the son of Philip
financially in the days and weeks following
& Letetia Morris, father of Josai
Joe’s transition, so his family have decided
and Cianna Morris, brother of Lisa,
to keep his legacy alive by continuing with
Marlow, Karen, George and Thomas.
the LEGACY FOUNDATION.
He is an uncle, a nephew, a cousin, a
God father to many and a friend to all.
He will be painfully missed by all who
knew him.
