Above: Customers getting fit and patriotic at Pennant Crossfit. The facility is holding a Heroes Workout fundraiser for veterans over the weekend. (images from Pennant Crossfit’s website and Facebook page)
A fitness facility in town is organizing a special fundraiser for veterans over this Memorial Day weekend.
Pennant CrossFit will hold “Hero Workouts” hourly for 24 hours from Sunday morning through Memorial Day morning.
The “24 Heroes in 24 Hours” will be held at Pennant CrossFit’s location at 12 Southville Road.
Workouts will begin at 10:00 am on May 29th. But check-in begins at 8:00 am. And according to Facebook, a participant briefing will begin at approximately 9:00-9:15 am followed by a ceremony.
Facebook also explains:
While there is no required cost for the event, the recommended donation is $25 per participant. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated and all funds raised will be donated to Veterans Inc. Anyone donating $50 or more will receive a commemorative event t-shirt.
Organizers summed up the reasons behind the fundraiser in a press release:
Pennant CrossFit has organized a fundraiser to raise money for Veterans Inc in Worcester, MA. Athletes from area CrossFit gyms will be doing a “Hero” Workout at the top of each hour for 24 hours starting Sunday morning at 10:00am and finishing at approximately 11:00am on Memorial Day after the last workout. In CrossFit, Hero Workouts are often dedicated to members of the military of lost their lives in defense of our nation. Each of the 24 workouts represents an opportunity honor the memory and the sacrifices of the fallen.
“The men and women who serve our country, as well as their families, make tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedoms. This is an opportunity for us to simply say “thank you” and to take a moment to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As Veterans Inc motto reads: They were there when we needed them. We must be there now that they need us. Through this event, we will be there for them” said one of the event’s organizers, Rob Seymour. “We are honored and humbled to have the opportunity to support their efforts.”
About Veterans Inc:
Veterans Inc provides critical services to veterans and their families throughout New England. Services include job training, temporary and permanent housing, case management, referrals to health and social services, advocacy, and emergency assistance 24/7.
For more details about what to expect, check out their Facebook event page.
