OUR MOTIVATION
In today’s times we have all been connected with someone who has had a battle with cancer. Sometimes, that battle is a lot closer to home.
CrossFit Jozi members Kim and Neil Sears lost their mum, “Valiant” Valerie, on 7 February 2014 after a long fight with cancer. Part of what kept Valerie going so strong, aside from the support of her loved ones, was the amazing work of the Sunflower Fund – an organisation whose aim it is to educate and recruit potential bone marrow stem cell donors. The simple yet life-saving procedures of stem cell implants are largely unknown, and costly.
The Sears would therefore not only like to honour Valerie’s memory, but raise awareness and money to support the work of the Sunflower Fund. It will be a reminder to those suffering from life-threatening disorders, and their loved ones, to be strong!
OUR GOALS
To honour the memory of “Valiant” Valerie.
To raise awareness about bone marrow stem cell procedures.
To recruit potential donors.
To raise money for the Sunflower Fund.
To support the greater community.
EVENT DETAILS
VENUE
CrossFit Jozi
Meadowdale Value Centre, Hyperama Link St, Meadowdale
DATE & TIME
Saturday 6 February 2016
09h00 – 15h00
ACTIVITIES
There’ll be a presentation on the procedures surrounding bone marrow stem cell implants.
We’ll be running a simple workout for all participants to “sweat for a good cause.”
Some of the Sunflower Fund ambassadors will be there
It wouldn’t be a complete event without some good music, prizes and snacks too!
THE WORKOUT
NEW TO CrossFit
For time, 21-15-9 reps of:
Med ball front squats
Burpees
SCALED
For time, 21-15-9 reps of:
Thruster (20/15kg)
Burpee
PRESCRIBED
For time, 21-15-9 reps of:
Thruster (40/30kg)
Burpee
*10 minute time cap for all groups
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE & DONATE
- Download the Zapper scan-to-pay app for smartphones and register your details on the app.
- Scan the QR code below in the Zapper app to pay your registration fee.
- You may pay less, but will not receive a shirt, and you may pay more to donate more!
- When entering payment details on the app, use the following information:
Reference: YOUR last name
Description: BESTRONG
- Complete the registration form and turn up to the event!
DONATE ONLY
- Download the Zapper scan-to-pay app for smartphones and register your details on the app.
- Scan the QR code below in the Zapper app
- You choose how much you’d like to contribute
- Enter the amount you’d like to donate
- When entering payment details on the app, use the following information:
Reference: YOUR last name
Description: BESTRONG
- Complete the registration form
- Come along to the event, or follow the event via social media
