If you are reading this article, there is a 100% chance that you are strong and awesome. Below are a couple ideas on how you can use your strength and awesomeness to help others and give back over the next couple of months. Some of these are fundraising opportunities, others are just a way to get a workout in and give to a good cause. If you have any additional events you would like to see added to this list, email CrossFitFederalHill@gmail.com and we will add them. Cheers to doing good and helping others!
Baltimore Fitness Biathlon
What: Back to back fitness classes at participating locations in South Baltimore benefiting Athletes Serving Athletes.
When: March 25th, 2017
Where: participating local gyms/ fitness studios in South Baltimore
Back On My Feet Oldfields Half Marathon + Relay
What: All proceeds from the race support the Back on My Feet Baltimore Chapter. Back on my Feet members helps individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Baltimore.
When: April 1, 2017
Autism Awareness Yoga Class at Baltimore Yoga Village
What: a donation-based yoga class benefiting Itineris, a nonprofit located in nearby Woodberry that supports adults living with Autism.
When: April 8, 2017
Girls on the Run 5K Volunteers
What: Running not your thing? Here is a celebratory season-ending 5k that needs volunteers. It’s a great way to support and encourage 900+ girls on their first 5k!
When: Saturday April 22nd at Druid Hill Park between 7-10am
Reading Partners runs the Sole of the City 10k
What: Reading Partners recently stopped in CFH and posted some info on our Community board in the back gym (next to the calendar) about joining their fundraising team for the Sole of the City 10k this coming May.
Website: See Community board at CFH for full details
Ride for the Feast 2017
What: a 2-day, 140 mile Maryland bike ride from Ocean city to Baltimore City benefiting Moveable Feast. You can participate, donate, or help to raise money for the event.
When: May 13-14
CFH Throwdown for a Cause 2017
What: This is always a great time. It’s an in house competition for CFH members benefiting the Community of Strength Project- details to be announced on the CFH blog!
Date: Summer, TBD
Bike MS: Chesapeake Challenge 2017
What: a two day biking event benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
When: June 17-18, 2017
Written By: Alexa Pancza