It's pretty easy these days to get lost in our own lives. Work, family, daily stresses - all throwing up blinders that insulate us in a bubble of self-concern. One of the very best things for our health is taking time out to think about others, and help out when we can. Generosity of spirit is a key element that keep us present, engaged in our community and generally feeling pretty good about life. Chicago Athletic Clubs is making it easy for you to make time to care for others and yourself! Our Champion Challenge is a fitness fundraising extravaganza that gives you the opportunity to raise money for a great cause - the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation - while challenging yourself to have some serious fun!
In 2012, after his battle with cancer was won, Anthony Rizzo founded the organization to help families struggling with the emotional and financial burden of cancer. "We created this foundation so no parent ever has to choose between paying a bill and saving their child's life."
And how does Abby feel about her job as the foundation's sole employee? "I'm one of the luckiest people in the world," she says. Suarez used to be the manager of fundraising events for Cubs' charities before she made the move to work with the family and their foundation full time almost 3 years ago, and she sees her contribution as humbling and rewarding. "In these situations, there is so much emotional stress already, the financial stress is something we can help relieve." She is all to familiar with heart breaking stories about parents who are told they can't have the medicine that will save their child's life because it is too expensive, or because of financial reasons are forced to return to work during the last two weeks of hospice for their child. "It's crazy what some parents have to do, and we get to help." Donations to the foundation provide the funds for everything a family needs, from paying for rent, utilities, car payments, food - anything that makes the parents able to focus solely on being by their child's side.
Chicago Athletic Clubs is offering the Champion Challenge on Thursday, September 13th 2018, 5:30 pm at Lakeview Athletic Club as a fundraising event for the
The Champion Challenge is a fitness event consisting of 20 minutes of Cycling, 20 minutes of BodyPump Strength Endurance & 20 minute Functional Challenge Course. The Challenge is one hour and open to all fitness levels. Not interested in sweating? Grab a coveted spot as a Challenge Cheerleader. Of course, if you can't make the event, donations of any kind are always welcome.
The more money you raise, the more perks you get, like event tank tops or duffel bags. Plus, we're keeping it fun by offering team prizes in categories like Best Dressed (get creative!), Best Team Name, Most Team Members & Most Team Spirit.
There is truly no better contribution to your own health than taking the time to help others. For the fitness minded, this fundraiser is a no brainer. If after all this you still aren't convinced, just watch the video below.
So take the challenge. Sign up now, we'll see you on September 13th!