Angela Lee Pucci, a six-time MMA World Champion, launches Fightstory, a nonprofit organization revolutionizing combat sports and mental health. Learn more about Fightstory and join the global movement.
| Angela Lee Pucci’s Fightstory: Inspiring a Global Movement |
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| Angela Lee Pucci, a six-time MMA World Champion, is on a mission to revolutionize combat sports and champion a global movement for mental health. After the tragic loss of her younger sister, Victoria, to suicide, Angela has dedicated herself to building Fightstory in her honor. Fightstory aims to inspire, heal, and unite the world through the stories, struggles, and triumphs of fighters from all walks of life. By sharing these stories, Angela hopes to empower not only athletes but the entire world to prioritize their physical and mental wellbeing. Join the movement and help break the stigma surrounding mental health. |
Angela Lee Pucci’s Fightstory: Inspiring a Global Movement
Angela Lee Pucci, a six-time MMA World Champion, is on a mission to revolutionize combat sports and champion a global movement for mental health. In an exclusive interview with Hawaii News Now, Angela opens up about her decision to retire from mixed martial arts and the launch of her nonprofit organization, Fightstory.
Honoring Her Sister’s Memory
After the tragic loss of her younger sister, Victoria, to suicide last December, Angela has dedicated herself to building Fightstory in her honor. But it’s not just about her sister; Angela also shares her own personal struggle with mental health, revealing her own suicide attempt in 2017.
Inspiring Stories of Fighters
Fightstory aims to inspire, heal, and unite the world through the stories, struggles, and triumphs of fighters from all walks of life. By sharing these stories, Angela hopes to empower not only athletes but the entire world to prioritize their physical and mental wellbeing.
Breaking the Stigma
One of the main goals of Fightstory is to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Angela believes that by starting conversations and raising awareness, we can create a world where mental health is prioritized and no one feels alone in their struggles.
Join the Movement
If you want to learn more about Fightstory or make a donation to support their cause, click here. Remember, you are not alone. Keep fighting the good fight of mental health.
If you or anyone you know needs help, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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