Freedom For All! Holiday Fundraiser

This year we are benefitting Operation Underground Railroad. This incredible organization works closely with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, and travels around the world (and the US) rescuing children from slavery!. To find out more about OUR follow this link.

The incredibly talented StephAnn Knots has designed these killer t-shirts, being sold here. 

All of the proceeds will be donated to OUR!

If you would like to donate without purchasing a shirt you can donate online here. 

Tis the Season of Giving Update

Thank you for everybody who has donated already, and to those who are planning on donating. I have more information about the family and their needs, for those of you who are planning on donating gifts! We will be accepting new and gently used toys and clothes for the family, and any money donations will be given 100% to the family!

Family Needs (General):

1.  Lamps, they have no lighting in their living room
2. Grocery store gift cards (Smith's Wal-Mart, etc..)
3. Size 2 Diapers for baby girl
4. Bedding For Toddler Beds

Dad:

• Shirt Size XL
• Loves board games

Mom:

• Shirt Size XL
• Loves Board Games

3 Year Old Boy

• Size 3T
• Loves Action Figures, Legos, Plains, Trains, all things boy
• Could use warm clothes for winter

2 Year Old Boy

• Size 3T
• Loves Action Figures, Legos, Plains, Trains, all things boy
• Could use warm clothes for winter

Baby Girl

• Size 6-9 months
• Needs warm clothes for winter
• Binkies (Soothie Brand)

Tis the Season of Giving

 

Thank you so much for all of your nominations. We recognize that there are many families in need, and wish we could do more to help all of them. While our Secret Santa will only go to one family we will be making a donation to ALL families nominated! 

 

Now we need your help to make Christmas extra special for a family in need.

I have great news! Another organization picked up this family for their Christmas fundraiser, so that opens us up to help another family!

 Aren't the holidays the best?!

The new family we will be helping is also in great need. The dad was laid off from his job, and has been searching for work. He was finally able to secure a job, but it does not cover the needs of his little family. They have three kids, ages listed below.

 

Dad

Mom

3 yr old boy

2 yr old boy

3 month old girl 

 

This is a family trying their best just to get by. Any donation will help, and 100% of donations will go to the family! 

We will be accepting unwrapped gifts as well as money donations. To donate money click on the link on the blog, or give it to me in person, to donate gifts you can give them to me personally, or at The Pit Elevated.

Please let me know if you have any questions! 

Thank you in advance for helping this wonderful family in need. 

 

 

 If you would like to donate to this family please specify on your donation.

This is a large family Mom, Dad, and SEVEN kids! Both parents are struggling to find employment, and working hard to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. 

Since this is going to be a SECRET Santa style fundraiser I won't give too many details about the family, but here is some info. The kids, in order...

14 yr old girl

13 yr old boy

12 yr old girl 

10 yr old girl

9 yr old girl

1 yr old boy and girl 

 

In All The Places You Find Love

It feels like Christmas

This year for my annual fundraiser we are going to do things a bit differently. This year we will be doing an anonymous fundraiser. Let me explain... 
This year we will be doing a "Secret Santa"  style fundraiser! I am so excited! 

This means that I will be accepting PayPal donations as well as toys, food, and anything you can spare. As usual, I will be giving you a little something for your generosity. 
This year I'll be offering a full body exercise program. These workouts will help you tone your body while also developing the strength and flexibility you need for your day to day activities. 
If you would like to make a PayPal donation just click on the link. If you would like to donate goods, gift cards, or clothing you can bring them to the gym, or my home.  If you do this please label them. It should look something like this. 
For: Alaina Wood Fitness
From: Your name and email address 
I will be sure they get put to good use! 

As always 100% of donations will be given to the family in need! 

Enough about me, let's talk about the wonderful family that needs our help this season. 
Mom, dad, and three kids live in a tiny apartment. Life has not been simple, or easy for this little family. After mom left an abusive husband she was lucky enough to find someone who truly cared for her and her children. As you can imagine, the responsibility of taking on a new family has been anything but easy for this loving man. He works hard to provide the basics of life while mom stays home to care for her young children, but could use some help this holiday season. The children are happy, and relieved, to finally be in a peaceful home. 

I feel so blessed to be able to help those who are in need this season, and hope you are able to make a small contribution to bring a little Christmas cheer to this sweet family. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity, and Happy Holidays to you and yours! 

If you would like to donate goods/gifts here are some details (I won't divulge too much since we are keeping this a secret!)

There are two young boys between the ages of 7-9
One toddler boy who is just under 2 years
Mom and dad primarily want for the necessities, and to give their family a nice Christmas,  but I'm sure would love to be a little pampered.  ;)

If you have any questions please comment below or email me awoodfitness@gmail.com

Holiday Charity Fund Raiser

It's that time of year! 

Snow flurries are falling, families are planning to get together, and everybody is feeling the holiday love. During this wonderful time of year I like to try to give back to the community that has helped make my business possible. But, I need your help.

I am looking for nominations of families who have fallen on hard times, and could use a little extra love this season. I will select one of these families to be the benefactor of my annual Holiday Fund Raiser. I'd like to run the fund raiser from Thanksgiving-Christmas. The family does not have to live here in Utah, just any deserving family that you know.

So, how do you nominate someone? There are a few ways.

*email me at awoodfitness@gmail.com

*Leave a comment below

*Message me on Facebook or here

Here is the info you will need to nominate a family;

*A few paragraphs explaining why you feel this family deserves the fundraiser

*Contact info for a representative of the family (an adult) email is preferred

*If they have a blog, or something else that tells their story, please send a link

If you have questions feel free to contact me, or comment below. 

I know there are many families in need, and appreciate your nominations! 

Thank you, in advance!