The "Faith of a Champion" tour brings inspiring message of resilience to American Muslim communities while raising critical funds for humanitarian relief
CANTON, Mich., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Development Fund (HDF), a leading humanitarian nonprofit organization, is hosting a groundbreaking partnership with UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev for the "Faith of a Champion" speaking tour. The three-city tour will bring Chimaev's powerful story of faith, perseverance, and triumph to communities across the United States while raising vital funds for HDF's humanitarian programs serving displaced populations across the world.
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