LIFT Fitness Foundation's VB2NYC Relay is back!! 

This year marks LIFT's 9th Annual Relay and  second journey from Virginia Beach to New York City, covering over 339 miles of scenic routes and urban landscapes. 

13 runners and 8 support drivers, split into two teams, each traveling in their own RV and lead car will work in tandem, with two runners on the road at all times, leapfrogging their way to the Big Apple. Each runner will tackle a 5-mile segment at a time on our run through Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and into the heart of New York City where we will have a police escort down Broadway Ave.

Key Event Details:

• Date: Veteran's Day Weekend, Saturday, November 9th - Sunday, November 10th
• Starting Location: Ballyhoos, Virginia Beach, VA
• End Location: The Bowery Mission, New York City, NY
• Total Distance: 339+ miles
• Goal: Raise $35,000 to support LIFT' Fitness Foundation's mission in Hampton Roads. 

Why Donate?

By donating in the VB2NYC relay, you are making a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need. The funds raised from this event will support the LIFT Fitness Foundation’s mission to empower vulnerable communities through our comprehensive wellness programs. Our initiatives provide fitness, nutrition education, and mental health support to homeless individuals, veterans, children, and more.

How Your Support Helps:

The money raised through the relay will go directly to funding our life-changing programs, which include:

• 60-Day Wellness Programs: Comprehensive fitness and nutrition coaching aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Health Metrics Monitoring: Regular tracking of key health indicators such as HbA1c and lipid panels to monitor progress and identify needs.
• AFTER Program: Ongoing support for program graduates, including gym memberships and entry into local races.
• Community Engagement: Events and activities designed to foster community spirit and support, including our bi-monthly health fairs.

Impact Metrics:

• Over 470 Graduates: Our programs have helped hundreds of individuals improve their health and well-being.
• Significant Health Improvements: Our participants see improvements in A1C, cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure, and other critical health metrics.
• 301,143,522 Steps Taken: Covering approximately 107,687 miles, our athletes have literally walked 4x the distance around the earth at the equator.

Together, we can make an upLIFTing change in our community, one mile at a time.

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