Help 5 High-Need Schools with Big Feats Virtual Race

The Big Feats Virtual Race ends on December 3rd, 2019. Join the MOVEment and register today!

Gopher is proud to partner with SHAPE America to raise funds for 5 high-need schools and we need your help! Join us by signing your school up for the Big Feats Virtual Race. Signing up makes you and your school eligible for some great perks and prizes including a set of 30 FITstep Pro Uploadable Pedometers and a trip to the 2020 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 21-25!

2019 Impact Schools Grant Recipients

SHAPE America has selected five Title I schools to receive the 2019 Impact Schools grant. These schools are located in five different states across the country. They represent more than 1,900 students, where the majority of each school’s enrollment qualifies for free and reduced lunch.

80% of the money raised from this effort will support these schools and the remaining proceeds will help support local, state and national health and physical education outreach programs through SHAPE America and its state affiliates.

  • Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy – Indio, CA
  • Jerome D. Mack Middle School – Las Vegas, NV
  • Albert Einstein Academy of Ohio – N. Olmsted, OH
  • Thomas County Middle School – Thomasville, GA
  • Carl Sandburg School – Freeport, IL

It’s Easy to Contribute:

Signing up you or your school is easy! First, visit the Big Feats Virtual Race Fundraising Page and select, “Join the MOVEment”! Sign up as an individual or create your team and set a fundraising goal. Once your team page has been set up, you can register individuals for your team. Register multiple teachers or class periods to create an in-school competition. Track the results right from your fundraising page. Spread the word with your friends and family by sharing it over email, Facebook or Twitter!

Get moving by creating an activity goal and sharing your movement journey on social media using the #BigFeats.

Perks and Prizes:

  • Registration: Each individual who registers will receive a custom Big Feats medal, a virtual goody bag with special discounts and savings for your school, and a digital race bib.
  • More than $2,000 for your school: We’ll send you a set of 30 FITstep™ Pro Uploadable Pedometers and a free SHAPE America membership! That’s nearly a $1,000 value!
  • Trip to 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa, Florida: As a special opportunity to all race participants, we are extremely excited to announce that we are going to send the top 3 fundraisers to the SHAPE America national convention in Salt Lake City, Utah! This includes free airfare, lodging for four nights, and entry into the convention. See official details here.

Join the MOVEment today and sign up for the Big Feats Virtual Race for yourself or your school to help these 10 high-need schools!

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