WOD 5/23 - 5/28: OutWOD & Pride Party on June 4th — why this event is so important to us!
Some Thoughts from President Hill —
Why is supporting the FCCF OUTWOD event with Out Bay Area and The Out Foundation important?
At FCCF, fitness is inclusive and we welcome people of any race, background, ethnicity, orientation, gender, and religion.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can say firsthand that having access to inclusive sports and fitness was life-changing and helped shape who I am today. Even in the sanctuary of the inclusive Bay Area, I at times have had to be selective of when it has been ok to share my authentic self and am grateful that Fog City and Arena Ready before were always a place that I could do that without question. Having that acceptance and community support has helped me build confidence to live authentically in all parts of my life and for that, I want to provide it back to others.
Unfortunately, there are still individuals struggling with acceptance and safety living as LQBTQ+ people. Many flock to the Bay Area to find sanctuary and community and also struggle with the realities of living in one of, if not the, most expensive cities in the country. The trans community especially has suffered increased violence, laws to remove protections, and limits on access to healthcare in recent years.
With this fundraiser, we hope to support LGBTQ+ athletes’ access to inclusive fitness and help them on their journeys of living their authentic selves. Last year we raised >$2,000 in support of LGBTQ+ fitness scholarships and we’re aiming for more this year!
So please join me on June 4th for our 2nd Annual OUTWOD 🏳️🌈 by registering at the link here! Heats will be at 8am, 9am & 10am with a party at FCCF to celebrate after. We have a great line-up of activities for kids and adults and fundraiser with auction & raffle items.
👀 A sneak peak of the items you can bid on:
Æ0N COFFEE — 4-12 oz bags of coffee + 2 mugs (worth $140+) — donation from our very own member and coach, David Cho
The CoffeeShop — bags of coffee, totes, and gift cards (worth $210+)
Poundstone Wines - 2 cases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (worth $1,000+) — donation from our very own member and owner, Melody Meckfessel
Rutherford Hill Winery - Private Cave Tasting and Tour for 4 (worth $340)
Fog City Class Pass + T-Shirt - 6-pack classes plus a Fog City OG t-shirt (worth $190)
Many, many more amazing items will be available
🥒🧀🍣This is a potluck style event, so please bring some yummies to share with your friends! Here’s a link to the sign-up form.
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