The below post is from CrossFit of Naperville, in Illinois:

You’ll see the statement “we’re not a gym, we’re a community” throughout our website.  If you are a member of our gym, that goes without saying.  There is also a lot to be said about being part of a community.  There is an element of trust we instill in one another.  We know that when we are down, we can rely on others to come help bring us back up.  When a community is in distress, we work together to persevere.  Whether we like it or not, that community extends beyond the four walls of our gym.  In my opinion, that’s one of the great things about CrossFit.  Those of us who have traveled to different CrossFit facilities, or have participated in CrossFit events/fundraisers know that we are welcomed with open arms.  And that’s thanks to the community we are all a part of.

CrossFit Peachtree in Atlanta (a close friend of CrossFit of Naperville) is asking us all to come together and contribute to a greater cause.  They received some troubling news about from a close family friend.  Below is from their website:

Unknown and unknowable. It’s what CrossFit is supposed to help us prepare for. But, what if the unknown or unknowable is a doctor telling you your child has a disease with no cure and a life expectancy of 37 years, at best? How do you prepare for something like that?

You don’t. Not even CrossFit can help you prepare for something like that.

But the beauty of CrossFit is that it still CAN help in times like this. CrossFit is more than constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity…CrossFit is about community. A community that cares, loves, that gives back and pays it forward…a community that essentially becomes a family.

The Doenges are our family. Not by blood, but by choice. The Doenges are kind beyond any words I can write. They are the type of people you want in your life. The type of people that truly enhance your life. The type of people that you meet and you feel instantly loved and welcome in their lives. I am not religious…but we are truly blessed to know such an amazing family.

When we received the news about Macey, we were devastated. Macey is a very active, 10 year old, 4th grade girl with a strong spirit. And, she was just diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. This is a life threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. Currently there is NO cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Here’s how we can come together as a community and help.  Macey Horbach and her family live in Naperville.  Right in our back yard.  CrossFit Peachtree is organizing a fundraiser WOD for Macey.  We are going to participate and host the WOD here at CrossFit of Naperville and call out to all of our local affiliates to participate in whatever way possible.

Macey’s wish is that Cystic Fibrosis will meet it’s match, and that no other children will fall ill to the life threatening disease.  We are going to help grant her wish by raising funds to donate to the 2010 GREAT STRIDES fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.  GREAT STRIDES is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest and most successful national fundraising event. Macey will be walking in the GREAT STRIDES walk at the 2010 Naperville – Riverwalk Grand Pavilion walk on 05/22/2010.

Our goal is to help Macey raise as much money as possible to work towards her goal of defeating Cystic Fibrosis once and for all.

Movement for Macey: The Wod

AMRAP in 15 MINUTES OF:
200M Partner Carry
30 (as a team) Power Clean + Jerk 135# / 95#
30 (as a team) Burpees
200M Partner Carry
30 (as a team) Overhead Squats with PVC

The Rules

1. This is a partner WOD
2. During each round of the Partner Carry, each teammate must take a turn…one person cannot complete the entire 200M leg of the WOD. You can carry your partner any way you would like, piggy back, fireman’s carry, etc.
3. During the first leg, Partner A completes 5 Clean + Jerks, while Partner B completes 5 Burpees, then they will switch, until 30 repetitions are met of each (each person completes 15 of each movement)
4. Same rules apply for the Overhead Squat leg: while Partner A is completing their 5 OHS, Partner B is holding the DOWN position
5. Of course everything in this WOD can be scaled accordingly, our goal is 100% participation!

WHEN:

Saturday, April 3rd

HOW:

Suggested minimum of $10 donation to participate in the event, but any amount will make a difference, we just ask that you donate SOMETHING. Obviously, we’d love it if you are able to give more. For information on donating, please visit CrossFit of Naperville’s page about Macey.

We at CrossFit Intrepid will be showing our support by participating in this WOD on Saturday, April 3rd as a fundraiser. Come on out and join in the fun!

WOD 3.4.10

Make Up Day or… the CFT (from 6pm to 8pm)