Zachary Slobig 
00:00/00:0000:00Tom Yankello wanted to expand his Ambridge, Pennsylvania, boxing gym to include a youth program to offer a positive outlet in a rough neighborhood. With a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant, Tom will be able to buy a whole lot of new gloves and punching bags to get kids in the ring and off the street corners.
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