As of 9/23 @ 9:00PM, Gym Revolt has officially raised $8,095 and still climbing. Fund raising ends tonight @ 11:59pm.
Thank you for all of your support. Without you, this event would have never been possible!
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FGB UPDATE
GYM REVOLT raises over $7,900!
BERKELEY HEIGHTS
— On Saturday, Sept. 17th, Gym Revolt hosted its first “Fight Gone Bad” event which
raised $7,910 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, CrossFit kids, and
Camp Patriot.
Ten competitors trained for several months in preparation for this seventeen minute
grueling event that challenged their strength, stamina and overall fitness. This event included push presses: pressing 75lbs overhead, sumo deadlift
high pulls: pulling 75lbs off the floor-to-over pecs, wall ball shots: squatting
down and tossing a 20lb ball-10ft into the wall, box jumps: jumping up and down
onto a 20” platform, and row machine. The participants’ endurance and overall
conditioning was tested every second of every exercise by performing the
maximum amount of repetitions at each for one minute straight. To prepare for
this event, Gym Revolt members met three-to-four times per week for group training
classes. 
The proceeds from Fight Gone Bad went to the Special Operations Warrior
Foundation, CrossFit kids, and Camp Patriot.
“FGB is for a wonderful cause, and we were very glad to be able to host this
event,” said Joe Bellisano, co-founder of Gym Revolt and manager of the event.
“Our members trained hard to get ready for this competition, and they also
worked hard to raise money for their sponsorships. We’re grateful for their
hard work and commitment.”FIGHT GONE BAD:
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Why: fund raising for (listed below):
1.) Special Operation Warrior Foundation: www.specialops.org
2.) The ISR/CrossFit Kids Initiative CrossFit: www.crossfitfoundation.net
You can read more about each charity (here)
Sponsor one of Gym Revolt's athletes for FGB today:
Alternative Press:
Berkeley Heights News
For Their Kids: September 17, 2011, Berkeley Heights
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Scott Zagarino, founder of the Fight Gone Bad charity event said, “These men gave us all they had. The least we can do is give them the comfort of knowing their children will be taken care of. We'll make sure they get the education each of these men would have wanted for his children, as our way of giving thanks.” Gym Revolt invites local media organizations to document the event first hand – camera crews and photographers are welcome – both leading up to the date and the day of.
Where: 99 Industrial Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
What: the precise workout scores individuals based on the following:
Wall-ball: 20-pound ball, 10 foot target (reps), sumo deadlift high-pull: 75 pounds (reps), plyo-jump: 20” box (reps), push-press: 75 pounds (reps), and row machine: (calories)
“Fight Gone Bad captures the Gym Revolt member’s passionate commitment to personal fitness and strength and - for just one day - utilizes this passion to give back for causes that address immediate needs in our country. Most of us have or know a father, mother, brother, sister, cousin, aunt, uncle, distant relative, or friend overseas risking their lives for our freedom. Since Gym Revolt has proven what we can do as a community, increasing our fund raising results each year, we are proud to announce that we are an active part of this year’s mission to support these kids and veterans. You can read more about these charities by visiting our site, under the ‘upcoming events’ tab. Thank you in advance for any and all support!” said Joseph J. Bellisano, co-founder of Gym Revolt.
Gym Revolt’s philosophy is based on the premise that our bodies and mind respond to constantly changing environments and workouts while our experiences are enhanced powerfully in a team driven environment. We believe that our bodies can be worked effectively without expensive, exotic equipment- in a simple, spare environment without all the trappings of an expensive, trendy health club.
Link to this article: http://thealternativepress.
Link to this article: http://thealternativepress.
9,300 CrossFitters and 31 kids
Recipe Of the Day:
On
August 6th 31 children lost their fathers in the same day. As it is,
most of us don't stop long enough to breathe, much less ruminate for
just a second what it would be like at 10-years old to watch as two
uniformed men inform your mother that a grateful nation is telling her
that her husband will never return, or that before she could even grasp
the enormity of that grief, she had to tell her children. Since you may
have read this far, ponder for a second the breaking hearts and the fear
that goes from stunned to crumpled.
"I
have to apologize to you all, here and now, for doing something I had
no right to do. We committed to the Special Operations Warrior
Foundation that we would fund 60 college scholarships this year from a
portion of the proceeds of Fight Gone Bad. On Aug 7th I called Steve and
gave him my word we would fund 31 more scholarships. I had no right to
commit to that on your behalf, but I gave my word and if it costs us
everything, those kids are going to school." ~ Scott Zagarino
More
than the money, more than the scholarships, it's our friendship, our
support and our thanks that these families need now. So, on Thursday,
September 1, we're going to publish an open letter listing team by team,
box by box, the 9,300 (or thousands more by then) CrossFitters who are
teeing it up on September 17 first on the FGB6 Blog.
We'll include a list of every registered team and what we've raised so
far with an introduction that lets every one of the 31 children know
how much we appreciate their sacrifice. We want them to know how much we
want to help, and how much they can count on us, not just this
September, but every September until they graduate.
Please comment on Facebook, our fan page, and the blog,
and let your friend, family, acquaintances, and these kids know who you
are and why they matter to you. You may never again have the
opportunity to do so much good in 17 minutes. There are more than
1,000,000,000 CrossFitters out there and we can change at least this
small part of the world together on the 17th.
Sponsor one of Gym Revolt's athletes for FGB today:
Wall Ballers:
Recipe Of the Day:
Both Stacy and Andrea working hard on a practice run of Fight Gone Bad. We will be hosting our FGB charity fund raiser on September 17th, 2011 @ 12:00pm. All proceeds go to the Special Operation Warrior Foundation and CrossFit Kids. Please contact us to learn how you can help. Fund raising for a cause:
Recipe Of the Day:
On September 17, 2011, Gym Revolt: CrossFit Revolt members will come together to endure 17 minutes of one of our most grueling workouts in honor of those men and women who have given a lifetime of service and sacrifice (Special Operations Warrior Foundation). For 17 minutes, we will push ourselves further, challenge ourselves deeper, feel the doubt and wonder if we can make it, but then remember why we are there and appreciate fully those who we wish to honor. We turn to you, our community of friends and family, to join us by donating what you can or what you are inspired to give to two phenomenal organizations that provide immediate and measurable support without waste or delay.Fight Gone Bad: The heart of an athlete can change the game.The soul of an athlete can change the world.
Interested in making a difference? Contact crossfitrevolt@gmail.com
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