Local heroes cycle for life
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, thousands of ‘HEROES’ across the country will take to their cycles and participate in the Wish Upon a Hero Foundation’s, ‘Be A Hero Event 4.28.12’. The Be A Hero Event is a national indoor cycling event taking place at over 200 locations nationwide, and locally at RevSlo Fitness.
Proceeds from the one-day event will benefit the Wish Upon a Hero Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit that grants the wishes of Americans with a broad range of needs. Launched in 2007, the Foundation supports the philanthropic efforts of individuals, organizations and companies by using social media, technology, and marketing to raise money and awareness. It is the world’s largest online social helping network that connects people in need with people willing to help, and has granted over 87,000 wishes since its inception. It is the “Facebook of Philanthropy.”
The Wish Upon A Hero Foundation has a community-centric approach to helping, and has served as a support to neighborhoods in times of natural disasters and emergency situations. The Foundation provides aid to the most well known causes in the world, and grants wishes to individuals with basic needs, including living essentials, healthcare, pet care, and educational development.
Darik Stollmeyer, Owner of RevSlo Fitness is excited to be a host site for this event. “It seemed like it fit really well with Rev, we are all about giving back. We want the community to know us as the studio that gives back.” Members and non-members are invited to RevSlo on Saturday, April 28th from 9am to 4pm to participate in a 45 minute spin class, each running every hour. There will be an all-star cast of instructors from RevSlo, as well as various gyms from the community. Participants can pre-register online; registration will also be accepted on-site the day of the event. Complimentary snacks will be served, and protein bars and recovery drinks will be available at a discount. “Come here, have fun, be a Hero. You have your chance, on that day, April 28th, to be a Hero. I encourage people to donate, it’s going to help.” RevSlo is not only a spin studio, but offers various classes including Zumba, Pilates and Boot Camp. Clients of RevSlo have fun, reach their goals and get healthy. RevSlo is located at 755 Alphonso Street in San Luis Obispo. For more information about RevSlo please visit www.revslo.com.
All registered participants receive a free event t-shirt, and can create a personal or team fundraising page in support of the Be A Hero Event. Registrants can qualify for various Apple products such as the iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch, MacBook Air and the iPad2 through the additional fundraising incentive program. You do not have to register as a rider to participate, and anyone is eligible to be a fundraiser. For more information, and to register for the Be A Hero Event please visit www.beaheroevent.com.
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