Join Johnny America Clothing this Veteran's Day in honoring the men and women of our Armed Forces by participating in a JAC Hero WOD (workout of the day)! Johnny America Clothing raises money through fundraisers and T-Shirt sales to provide
scholarships to veterans to join local CrossFit affiliates (or 'boxes') in order to improve their mental and physical health.
This Veteran's Day, JAC is asking CrossFit boxes and individuals to host fundraiser work outs to raise money for a Johnny America CrossFit scholarship. JAC is suggesting a $5 donation for those looking to exercise with their box the day of the fundraiser.
Of course, individuals can donate without working out, we just thought this would be a fun way to raise money and demonstrate how beneficial it can be to workout with a group in a CrossFit style atmosphere.
Donors can give individually OR collect donations at their box and donate as a group.
Currently, JAC has granted two scholarships to two deserving veterans in Fort Smith, Arkansas and Lakeland, Florida. We are looking to add a third (and hopefully fourth) veteran to the JAC family!
The Veteran's Day WOD is:
1 1/2 mile run
2 Rounds:
2 min max effort push ups
AMRAP Pull ups (without letting go of bar)
2 min max effort sit ups
1 1/2 mile run
The WOD can always be scaled for those who cannot perform it as perscribed.
Box owners and coaches can either collect money from participants and make one collective donation online OR set up laptops at their fundraiser to encourage individuals to donate.
Physical fitness has repeatedly been shown to combat the symptoms of depression and recently has been shown to prevent symptoms. We believe getting veterans active again, especially in a supportive environment like the one CrossFit provides, benefits the
veteran, their families, and the community as a whole.
