https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/2a6b2e38a0ec3cb13649aee12bcc1984.jpg 345add0515b0804529a6e67fb01b01ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Derek Emmert: Fighting for a Purpose Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Boxer stands with light highlighting right side of body. https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/092eec3b9c4a3e87fe8126b94670f018.jpg ba1d8c63abfbb44f1992d42c8d322526 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Derek Emmert: Fighting for a Purpose Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Man stands in boxing position with gloves on. https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/4ef19e7ca5b9ea931b495ef93fbca733.jpg eeca32f62404d924ff4de6207c131137 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Derek Emmert: Fighting for a Purpose Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Close up of man with blue boxing gloves. https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/51741769acdc41f771351a24c0cb4c91.jpg b47a48f6a1300af114aba455c8b2fc2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Derek Emmert: Fighting for a Purpose Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Boxer punches punching bag with green backlight. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fighting for a Purpose Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emmert, Derek Abstract A summary of the resource. Fighting for a Purpose is a photographic series created for Fight Night in Columbia, Missouri. This work focuses on the deeper purpose behind the event. Rather than highlighting individual athletes or moments of victory, the images intentionally obscure identity to emphasize that this event is not about personal glory, fame, or recognition. It is about collective action and the shared goal of raising money for pediatric cancer research. The athletes who participate in Fight Night train for twelve weeks while also visiting families at MU Hospital whose children are undergoing treatment. Their preparation extends beyond the ring, grounding the event in its true purpose. The techniques used to shoot this piece like the harsh lighting and shadows solidifies these athletes as symbols of the organization's mission . The athlete’s preparation for their match aims to develop empathy with the children and families they support. These kids and families are facing battles far greater than any one night in the ring. This work exists to shine light on that reality. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026