Ellipse Gives Back
Knock Out Breast Cancer 2nd Annual Event – October 2009
Knockout Breast Cancer!
Ellipse Fitness wants to Knock Out breast cancer! All monies raised from our October events are donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Did you know?
Nearly 200,000 invasive cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. There are 40,000 deaths each year.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States other than skin cancer; It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
The chance of a women having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 35.
Right now there are about two and half million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
I want to make a difference! How can I help raise money?
All Ellipse Fitness locations are participating in a “Train the Trainer” Day. Members will bid on a 5 minute time slot to “train the trainer” of their choosing. There are only 12 slots available, so bid high to guarantee your time!
Ellipse locations will also be donating profits from the sale of pink Knock Out apparel. We all look great in pink!
How does it work?
Make a bid for your time slot of choice and come join the workout on October 24th!
Buy a t-shirt or Cap or ANY PINK PRODUCT during OCTOBER! A portion of the proceeds from all pink items are donated to help fight Breast Cancer! Of course cash donations can be made if you can’t participate!
How do I sign up?
Contact the Ellipse Fitness location closest to you for times, to participate, or to donate!
Victory Over Violence 3rd Annual Event – Saturday, March 7
Knockout Domestic Abuse!
Nearly one-third (31%) of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives.
What is Victory Over Violence (VOV)?
VOV is a 4 hour fitness marathon to raise donations for a local domestic abuse
shelter.
How does it work?
It costs just $25 to sign up, then, collect as many donations as possible. Checks
must be made out directly to the shelter. Donations can be lump sum or per
hour exercised. Receipts, for tax purposes, are available for anyone donating. All
participants registered by February 11th will receive a t-shirt.
How do I sign up?
Contact the Ellipse Fitness location closest to you for times, to participate, or to donate!
Can I get my own bag?
YES!!! A commitment to raise $300 will reserve your own bag. Bags will be
reserved on a first come, first serve basis!
What if I can’t participate?
If you can’t attend the VOV workout, you can still help! Donations are accepted
for any amount!
Victory Over Violence - Fitness Marathon 2009
This year was the 3rd Annual Victory Over Violence Fitness Marathon. Wisconsin locations held VOV on March 7th and Ellipse, Oakville (MO) on March 29th. The fitness marathon included segments of kickboxing, strength training, bootcamp portions, kettlebell exercises, abdominal work, as well as a number of other events, drawings and excitement. A steady stream of pumped up music kept participants energized, motivated and sweaty.
Ellipse members and VOV participants raise money and items for local domestic abuse shelters. To participate, members work out for a 4-hour time slot! Ellipse locations donated all proceeds to local domestic abuse shelters! The total 2009 donations soared above $12,000 with the three year total exceeding $32,000! Kristin Steede, an Appleton Ellipse member said “Working out never felt so good, not only did we sweat and burn a ton of calories, but we were helping others in need, that’s a great feeling!”
Maria Turner, Development Coordinator for Harbor House, a Wisconsin based domestic abuse shelter and recipient of VOV donations, commented, “The leadership, of Ellipse, on this event is testament to not only appreciating what you have, but reaching out to help others less fortunate in their own circumstances. It’s wonderful to have Ellipse assist us to help them see there will be life without pain.”
Click here to see the results from Victory Over Violence, 2008!
Click here to see the results from Victory Over Violence, 2007!
