COMMUNITY
BOOT CAMP RAISES FITNESS AND FUNDS!
We recently heard from Sarah Quigley of Fit
n Well Personal Training in VIC who’s been
a Network Member for several years. Sarah
told us about her plans to run occasional
boot camps for the benefit of local charities
and good causes.
‘I think as fitness professionals we have
an amazing opportunity to affect local
change. I’m running not for profit boot
camps in my area, with all money raised
donated to local causes. I see this as a great
way to raise money and bring the community
together with fitness.’
‘I kicked off this project with the first boot
camp in October to raise funds for a little boy
at my son’s school who was diagnosed with
autism at the age of two and an intellectual
disability at the age of four, and is in need
of an assistance dog. By charging a very
affordable $10 the boot camp is accessible
to all, and kids are welcome to attend as well.’
‘I aim to hold at least four more boot camps
this financial year to support other local
causes, with plans to expand the program
next year. Aside from the community and
personal benefits, of which there are many,
I’m hoping that by introducing fun exercise
to people who may not be regular exercisers
it may encourage them to find a local trainer
and continue exercising. I wanted to share
my story and plans to encourage other
fitness professionals to consider holding
boot camps in their areas for local charities.’
We applaud Sarah’s community spirit and
love the way she’s using fitness to both raise
funds for those in need, and to introduce more
people to the benefits of moving their bodies.
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much support and opportunity to
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passion that exercise is for everyone
and the more we can all work
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for AFN always.
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