No matter how you choose to get moving, you can join our virtual fitness challenge to go the distance for families facing both the financial burden of cancer and added setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to log a collective 10,000 miles from coast to coast, and we’re mapping our virtual route to pass through 56 of our partner hospitals across 31 states. We’ll need your help to reach all of them – are you up for the challenge?
Are you near our partner hospitals? Click around the interactive map to see!
Help us reach 10,000 miles pledged by July 31st!
7,343 MILES AND COUNTING...
Current State: Colorado*
Partner Hospitals:
Children’s Hospital of Colorado
*We’re “virtually” in this state for collective tracking purposes, but don’t hesitate to get moving today no matter where you are!
Please note: All CDC Guidelines should be followed during this virtual challenge to ensure the safety of our Reach Athletes and communities.
Family Story
Arizona
Mars
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Mars
Three-year-old Mars is currently in active treatment for leukemia, and her parents are taking double the precautions to get her to and from the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, they were both let go from their jobs due to the virus and they have no choice but to use their savings to pay for Mars’ health insurance so she can continue treatment. Still, the fear of unpaid bills hangs over them as they apply for unemployment and search for new jobs in an uncertain economic climate.
Featured Athlete
Nevada
David
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David
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Miles Pledged: 100
Activities: Running
Why Do You #ReachCoast2Coast?: My friends that have fallen to and survived cancer are my inspiration. Team Ryno Wurum is my drive!
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Make a donation to Family Reach based on the number of miles you plan to complete.
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Keep up your progress - and join the Reach Athletes Strava group for some bonus points.
If yoga, weight lifting, or at-home workouts are more your speed, 30 minutes of activity equals one mile in this challenge!
Already completed a challenge? Take on another and double down on your commitment!
Post your challenge photos and videos on social media and use #ReachCoast2Coast for your chance to be featured.
Join the Facebook Group to stay up to date with all challenge participants, share your activities, and be a part of the nationwide community!
Let everyone know how you’re supporting cancer patients through this challenge and tag 3 friends to join you
Post photos or videos as you complete your miles - tag @familyreach and use #ReachCoast2Coast
Join our Facebook Group to stay up to date with your fellow participants and share your activities
Use our social templates!
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We trust that you’ll complete your miles, but you can also track your progress alongside other Reach Athletes. Our Strava group allows you to log your miles and push each other to keep going. Using Strava isn’t necessary to complete the challenge, but it does add some motivating team spirit!
Up for the challenge?
Questions?
Email Ethan, Peer-to-Peer Community Manager, at [email protected]
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