A local fundraiser for Halton Women’s Place was a big success.
Reebok CrossFit FirePower’s coaches did burpees for seven straight hours.
CrossFit coach Tonya Link says she had a blast.
How long would it take for you and a friend to do 3500 burpees? That’s how many Link and another coach, Yvonne, did together in the seven hour stretch. Link says the community did another 1840 community burpees, including 500 from CrossFit coach Jordan.
Link says she’s not even that sore anymore.
The goal heading into the day was to raise at least $1000 for Halton Women’s Place. All together, more than $6,200 was raised for the women’s shelter. Link says that when they told HWP the rough number, there were tears shed. She is just happy to know that they were able to make a difference in their own special way.
With all of the good news coming out of the day, Reebok CrossFit FirePower is thinking about doing the event again. Before the fundraiser, they invited the community to come out and participate, so if you’re wishing you took part or donated, there may be a second chance. Follow them on social media to stay up-to-date:
