MOVE the Distance

MOVE the Distance
September 8th - September 30th

MOVE Adapted Fitness was registered in 2009, and in 2014 MOVE stepped forward as a society to fund and operate our specialized adapted fitness centre. MOVE provides adults and children with physical disabilities a safe and encouraging place to move their bodies, reach their mobility goals, and improve their quality of life. MOVE works with people of all abilities, including but not limited too: spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, paralysis caused by stroke, heart attack, and more.

MOVE's biggest fundraiser is the Goodlife Marathon, which is no longer taking place this year due to the global pandemic. Therefore, MOVE has decided to take action in raising funds to propel its vision of empowering people with disabilities to achieve their potential through therapeutic exercise. MOVE the Distance is a virtual event and will take place from September 8th to 30th. Participants will choose the distance they wish to complete over a three week period. To honour past GoodLife Marathons, participant's will run, walk, cycle, roll, row either an 8km a half marathon (21.1km), or a full marathon (42.2). Additionally, participants are welcome to join forces with others in order to complete their chosen distance as a relay.

As a result of your support, our members have access to a safe and supportive space to move their bodies, reach their mobility goals, and become part of a community. Specifically, your donation goes directly toward assisting individuals with disabilities engage in regular physical activity and exercise, thereby improving both their physical and mental health and wellness.

Participant information

• This event is inclusive to anyone and everyone.
• Once you have signed up and created your Race Roster page you are able to start fundraising!!!
  • Donations of $20.00 or more will automatically receive a tax receipt.
    
• If you are a MOVE member you are able to use any type of cardio equipment in the gym to track your distance. MOVE staff and volunteers will be assisting with tracking and recording distances.
• If you are not a MOVE member or want to take your exercise out of the gym, stay tuned for details on how to track your distance via Race Roster.
  • How can YOU win prizes!?!
    • Most money raised overall - Team and Individual
    • 1st place to complete their targeted distance the fastest in each category
    • 1st place to complete the most distance overall in each category
    • Farthest distance covered in one day in each category
    • Funniest outfit worn while working out (take a photo and send it to us or tag us on Instagram or Facebook!!!)
    • Team spirit!!!