Feb 16 2010
X Core Fitness Charity Boot Camp for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
I’ve always wanted to hold my own charity fund raising event, but I didn’t have a clue about how to go about doing it. When I started my Fitness Boot Camp, I thought to myself “Now I have a way to get people together to learn about fitness AND raise money for charity at the same time”. Through a fitness industry contact, I found an orginization called Boot Camps with a Purpose (BCWAP). BCWAP is an international orginization which brings boot camps around the world together to raise money for charity. So, it was a no brainer for me to join BCWAP and hold charity boot camp events throughout the year. I will change the charity each time I hold one of my charity boot camps, so I can help as many people as possible. I realize that I may not be able to raise thousands of dollars for these charities with my boot camp, but I feel that every little bit helps. As long as I can make a contribution to help a worthy cause in a small way, I want to do what I can. If everyone did a little, it would add up to a lot.
With that said, My first Charity Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27th at 9:00 am at the Bay State Cheer and Dance Center in Shrewsbury, MA. 100% of the money raised for this event will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Boot Camp workout will be about 45 minutes long. I am asking for a minimum donation of $15 from each person who attends the boot camp on Feb 27th. If you can give more that would be great, every little bit will add up. You do not have to participate in the boot camp to make a donation. You can still come down and see us, or you can send a check to us or directly to St. Jude. St. Jude is a pediatric treatment and research facility which treats children with cancer and other catostrophic diseases and is located in Memphis TN. All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family’s ability to pay. The hospitals daily operating costs are nearly $1.5 million which are primarily covered by public contribution. There are about 5700 active patients seen yearly at St. Jude, most of whom are treated on a continuing outpatient basis as part of ongoing research programs. St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and around the world.
It breaks my heart when I hear the stories of the brave children and families who are dealing with these horrible diseases. One thing I’ve learned through the years of supporting St. Jude is that for every sad story, there are many more uplifting and inspiring stories. There is hope for the children receiving care at St. Jude. Every year the percentages of children surviving these terrible diseases goes up with the help of researchers working tirelessly to find cures. Research takes money, and our donations help make miracles possible. Please help any way you can.
If you do plan on joining us on Feb 27th, please make all checks payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you plan on working out, please bring a bottle of water, a towel, and a change of shoes to work out in due to the weather conditions. Any questions at all let me know, hope to see you there.
Make it a great day,
Kris Crepeau
