Coaching Director

Syd VanderpoolCoaching DirectorBiographyChampion boxer (super middleweight) and certified coach and trainer, Syd “The Jewel” Vanderpool brings more than 13 years of professional boxing and training experience to his members.  Syd has extensively trained with some of the world’s finest trainers including the legendary Emanuel Steward, Goody Petronelli, John Davenport, Alrick Dougherty and Roberta Snider. Syd’s…

Sports Medicine Physician

Randy BahadurSports Medicine PhysicianBiographyRandy was born and raised in Kitchener. He had a keen interest in all sports growing up, and has specialized in non operative sports medicine to help athletes strive to reach their goals. He also treats those with arthritis and general bone, muscle and joint pain. He is currently one of the…

Blue Team Coach

Amber SawyerBlue Team CoachBiography Amber Sawyer has been a dedicated part of the Champions for Charity community since 2019. In the event’s inaugural year, she supported the Red Team as both a sparring partner and warm-up coach. She continued her impact in 2024 as a supporting coach for the Red Team, and in 2025 stepped…

Red Team Coach

Jeff McGrathRed Team CoachBiography Jeff McGrath has been coaching at SydFit for six years, bringing a high level of expertise, discipline, and passion to every session. As a key member of the Champions for Charity coaching team for both the 2024 and 2025 events, Jeff has played an integral role in the Red Team’s outstanding…

Mandy Bujold, OLYC4C Founder & OlympianBiographyMandy Bujold is a Canadian Olympic boxer, whose career was launched following a successful 2006 when she claimed the Canadian National Championship and Boxer of the Year titles. Weighing in at 51kg she has made her way as a Fly Weight Champion, with a trail of titles and victories following…