Kolmarge Harris, 48, has helped keep boxing alive in Lansing for more than 20 years as well as providing numerous health and fitness opportunities with his nonprofit Lansing Spartans Youth Organization, which has spread to Mt. Pleasant. After his life began on the rough west side of Chicago, Harris’ father moved his family to Lansing and involved him in Golden Gloves. He also helped him overcome dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder.