As well as getting on with the business of being fit & healthy though, we are trying very much to have a "social conscience" and to raise funds for charities where possible. The Perth Crew has such an amazing generosity of spirit. We have registered FOUR teams for Relay for Life this year, and already raised over $3,000 - with the event still months away. Prior to our end of round dinner there were some girls unable financially to pay for their tickets and the "Angels" were formed, with members donating their own hard-earned money to allow others to attend. It's pretty special. But for me, by far, 2 events stand out that Perth Crew has helped happen this year (and it's already March!!!).
In January, a little 1 liner Facebook status went out from Mish Bridges mentioning that she was looking for someone who'd done her Lean & Strong program and was able to get over east to film an interview with Mish as well as a heap of videos/photos for the 12wbt exercise index. We like to laugh and joke that the Perth Crew grows like a weed and rolls like an avalanche, accumulating people along the way....and sometimes the same happens with an idea! A few people put forward the name Andrea Bell, and next thing you know the Perth Crew had raised enough funds for her airfares & accommodation to get her over there!!! Cool huh? For those of you who are 12wbters you can see Andrea get interviewed in the Week 2 video, and in a ton of exercises in the "exercise index" (including skipping, chest press machine, pec dec machine & reverse flys).
I'll be back with a separate blog post in the next day or two about the second (event cooler) special thing Perth Crew has been a part of!
Written by Sarah Buck, 12wbt Perth Crew Admin
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