THE VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE IS A GRASSROOTS FITNESS EVENT CREATED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ADVENTURE PROJECT FUND TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG CANCER SURVIVORS. YOUR COMMITMENT WILL HELP US IN OFFER MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO PROVIDE YOUNG SURVIVORS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE OF CANCER.
“IF YOU CAN’T FLY THEN RUN, IF YOU CAN’T RUN THEN WALK, IF YOU CAN’T WALK THEN CRAWL, BUT WHATEVER YOU DO YOU HAVE TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD.” – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
RECIPIENT STORIES
Chester
This experience has lit a fire under me to only make the most of life. I recognize for this to be possible, I must take my fitness and nutrition seriously.
Jessica
Diagnosed with brain cancer her junior year of high school, her goal is to get back on her dirt bike.
Giulia
Diagnosed with leukemia and brain cancer, 20 months. Her goal: “Become more active to improve my health."
Rachel
Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in college. Her goal: “To be able to consistently workout with different movements.”
Maya
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 9, May-Thurners syndrome at age 15. Her goal: "To remain fit and active."
Jack
Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 18. His goal: "Regain muscle tone and stamina."
Morgan
Diagnosed with a brain cancer, 16 years old. Her goals: "Increase my endurance; complete a half-marathon."
Eric
Diagnosed with Clival Chordoma at age 16. His goal: "To improve my balance and be as fit as I've ever been."
Brittany
Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in college. Her goal: “To be able to consistently workout with different movements.”
Ryan
Diagnosed with a large, infiltrating brain stem tumor, 3 years old. His goal: To be able to ride a bike.