A Special kind of hug - Thursday, April 11th, 2024
A Special kind of hug
Many of you know Sarah Grace, she and Cameron have been members with us since October 2022. Sarah Grace and her family share a very special hug, in a very special way, and we wanted to share it with all of you.
When Sarah Grace was young, her 4 year old sister Meagan was diagnosed with a brain tumour and unfortunately passed away 6 months later. When Sarah Grace and Meagan’s mother, Denise, left the hospital after Meagan passed away, she knew she had to do something to help other children who faced serious health challenges. She also knew that no family should have to walk this path alone and founded Meagan Bebenek Foundation.
Since it’s beginning, the Meagan Bebenek Foundation has grown to being a registered charity raising over $6 million for research, helping create a culture of discovery and care which has led to less toxic treatments, better quality of life and improved outcomes for young brain tumour patients around the world.
The annual signature event, Meagan’s Hug, is a 5km walk across downtown Toronto. The walk ends at Sick Kids Hospital where thousands of participants join hands around the hospital giving it a big and very special “hug”. During the hug you can look up and see many little faces waving down from their hospital window. The “hug” sends a message of hope and lets everyone inside the hospital know they are not alone in their fight.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Hug! If you and your family are interested in participating on Saturday May 11, 2024 you may register or donate and learn more here:
https://www.meaganbebenekfoundation.org/
In a recent conversation with Sarah Grace we found out that money that they have raised through events like Meagan’s hug has funded the treatment for a child with the same type of tumour her sister had, and that this treatment is showing the first promising signs. That is why events like this matter, and that is why every single dollar raised matters. No donation is too small for you to be a part of making a huge difference in someone’s life. When we come together as communities, incredible things happen.
Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Focus:
6 Sets
1 Deadlift
1 Clean Pull
1 Power Clean
1 Clean
Build in Weight to find workout weight
WOD:
Death by Cleans (squat)
Starting at 1 rep. Increase 1 rep every minute up to the 15 min mark.
* If eliminated go to empty barbell and do 5 perfect empty bar Front Squats every min.
Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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