BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.3.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:New England Hemophilia Association X-WR-CALDESC:New England Hemophilia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-1531beb762df4029513ebf9295e0d34f@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20230501T040100Z DTEND:20230506T035900Z DTSTAMP:20231117T163000Z CREATED:20231117 LAST-MODIFIED:20231117 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Fitness Challenge: Destination GO DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being physically active is one key to managing a bleeding disorder. It also helps reduce stress, strengthens connections within the community, and improves general quality of life.\nTo help encourage physical activity within our community, the New England Hemophilia Association ( http://www.nehemophilia.org ) (NEHA) and the New York City Hemophilia Chapter ( http://www.nyhemophilia.org ) (NYCHC) partnered to host a Fitness Challenge! The Challenge will run from May 24 to July 26.\nWe are no longer accepting applications for this year. Applications were accepted until May 5, 2023. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Being physically active is one key to managing a bleeding disorder. It also helps reduce stress, strengthens connections within the community, and improves general quality of life.\nTo help encourage physical activity within our community, the New England Hemophilia Association ( http://www.nehemophilia.org ) (NEHA) and the New York City Hemophilia Chapter ( http://www.nyhemophilia.org ) (NYCHC) are again hosting our Annual Fitness Challenge![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nAbout The Fitness Challenge \n\nBased on your feedback, the Fitness Challenge will now be held from Wednesday, May 24 to Wednesday, July 26. We hope the warm weather makes it easier for you to get outside longer and more often.\nEach accepted participant will receive a sleek Max Buzz Activity Tracker to help record your activity. You’ll also be able to keep this after the challenge ends to help you track your activity on your own.\n\nThis will be free to you and is provided by NYCHC and NEHA.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nWho Can Participate? \n\nAll community members (age 16+) are invited to participate.\n\nThis includes bleeding disorder patients, unaffected siblings, parents and other family members.\n\n\nAll physical activity levels are encouraged to get involved: whether you are looking for motivation to get off the couch, inspiration to increase your current work out level, or competition to set a new personal record.\nThis challenge is a fun way to become a healthier, happier you! While your activity level is counted in steps per day, the creative platform allows you to track many different activities, like running, walking, biking, lifting weights, swimming, or even cleaning the house.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nApplication Process and Key Dates\n\nParticipation is free for people living in New England or the New York City area.\nApplications will be accepted until Friday, May 5. \n\nPlease note: completing this application does not guarantee acceptance into the Fitness Challenge.\n\n\nAccepted participants will be notified of their acceptance on Tuesday, May 9.\nThe Fitness Challenge will be held from Wednesday, May 24 to Wednesday, July 26.\n\nApply Here ( https://forms.gle/qUbbsMvvdWRGon7o7 )\n \nIf you have any questions, please email Brandon Greene, NEHA and NYCHC’s Marketing and Communications Manager, at bgreene@nehemophilia.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/fitness-challenge-destination-go/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fitness-Challenge-2022-image-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR