By Cynthia Bonita Ogana | Fundraising Manager
Exercise is important especially if you want to live a healthy life. Sadly, the reality for some cancer patients is that the side effects of their treatment make it difficult for them to be as physically active as they would like. We are bringing back our fitness fundraiser #5for5 Challenge so that we can collectively encourage those that are going through their cancer journey to exercise. There is evidence to show that exercise helps the prognosis for cancer patients. When you form a team and do a challenge, you are directly supporting and encouraging those who are going through the cancer journey. It is also a fundraiser that helps you and others stay fit!
TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM AS A TEAM and to join our annual fitness fundraiser, the #5for5 Challenge.
TO JOIN IS EASY AND FUN!
1. Form a group of 5 and pick any physical activity that is challenging for you and has the number 5 e.g 5 km run walk/cycle/ 50 burpees, 5000 steps, etc.
2. Take a video of your workout or screenshot of your exercise app.
3. Post on social media and tag us using the hashtag #5for5.
4. Donate a minimum of Kshs 5,000 per group (ie Kshs 1,000 per person) but the more you donate, the more lives you will save.
5. Tag 5 people to do the same
Sign up today and make a difference in the lives of cancer patients in Kenya! R
Who Benefits?
Children and adults with cancer in Kenya who access our free support services every month for free.
To read more about our impact on the cancer scene in Kenya please read our newsletter here
Ideas for the #5for5 challenge
1. Staircase challenge
2. Hikes/walks/runs/cycling
3. Gym workouts
4. Zumba/dancing
5. Individual or office workouts
6. Yoga
7. Skipping
8. Counting steps
9. Swimming
10. Anything that will make you sweat and have fun
Schools are welcome to join in the fun! You can participate virtually from anywhere in the world!
Our 2022 Partners
1. Adil Abdool (Mr. Shredded)
2. Madhvi Dalal- Yoga
3. Aarti Khimji- Zumba
4. Togo Fitness- Aerobics
5. Hike for Hope
6. Safaricom Ltd - PLC
Thank you for your support!
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