FREEze your Half Off November 2014

Recipient: Run Chattanooga

Did you participate in Ironman Chattanooga this year?  If so, you probably noted the $685 general entry fee (yikes).  We’ve noticed a continuing trend of 5k and race events getting more and more expensive.  However, this month we received an appy from Run Chattanooga for a FREE (yes, FREE) Half Marathon.  Run Chattanooga hosts free group runs and workouts five days a week, and special events periodically, all over the Chattanooga area.  We’re supercharging their upcoming Half Marathon FREEze your Half Off.  Give them a LIKE on Facebook and get ready to run on January 10th!

Physical Activity Module October 2013

Recipient: Orange Grove

PAM (Physical Activity Module) is a project developed by The Orange Grove Center, a Chattanooga based non-profit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities, to help increase physical activity amongst their constituents. PAM is a portable media center equipped to bring fun and educational content directly to participants while they are in the gymnasium or aquatic center.  Delivering content in an environment where physical activity can take place, versus a classroom, is the best way to inspire fun and fitness amongst both children and adults.

Running With Sasquatch September 2013

Recipient: Ivy Academy

Who wouldn't want to run a 5k along the North Chick Creek while being chased by a huge, furry Sasquatch? Especially when all proceeds go towards Ivy Academy, a Charter school focused on environmental, project-based learning. We just had to fund them! Phillip Mansueto is a teacher and avid runner and positioned this run to be an annual fundraiser for the school. Our funds went towards the overhead to get the race going so all proceeds raised would go straight to the school. They leveraged over $6,000 from our original grant. Way to go, Ivy Academy!