Memorial Day to Independence Day
Walk or run at least a mile, outside, everyday, from 5/29-7/4.
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Prizes!
Raffle Gift BasketAnyone who completes the challenge is entered into a raffle for this prize!
Basket Includes: -A $25 gift card to Outback Steakhouse -A $25 gift card to REI - Outdoor Apparel! -A coupon code good for one free tee-shirt from the Body Positive Fitness Alliance (you get to choose the cut and the size) 
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Most Mileage Gift BasketWalk or run, whoever gets the farthest takes home this basket!
Basket Includes:
-A $25 gift card to Outback Steakhouse -A packet of Goat Soaps (made from goat's milk by The Goat Conspiracy, a small goat farm in Bloomington, IN). Donated by Caliente Fitness.
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Learn More about HFH Summer Camps
From their website:
"Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps has brought up to 1,000 homeless children from New York City to camp every summer.HFH Camps Lanowa and Wakonda are located an hour north of New York City, on the grounds of the 52,000 acre Harriman State Park. A lush preserve of woodland and lakes straddling New York’s Rockland and Orange counties, the park has over 200 miles of hiking trails, 31 lakes and reservoirs, camping grounds, beaches, and an abundance of wildlife.
HFH campers are representative of the 23,000 children who live in New York City’s homeless family shelter system. They range from six to thirteen years of age, and the majority are African-American and Latino. All but a few come from families who receive some form of public assistance. Homelessness places profound stress on a child’s life. Before entering a shelter, a family usually lives doubled-up with friends or relatives. These families move at least twice, and up to four times a year, during this period of transition. Homelessness also detrimentally affects mental and physical health: almost a third of all homeless children suffer from asthma and many report feelings of depression.
Camps Lanowa and Wakonda provide children with a true summer camp experience:
"Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps has brought up to 1,000 homeless children from New York City to camp every summer.HFH Camps Lanowa and Wakonda are located an hour north of New York City, on the grounds of the 52,000 acre Harriman State Park. A lush preserve of woodland and lakes straddling New York’s Rockland and Orange counties, the park has over 200 miles of hiking trails, 31 lakes and reservoirs, camping grounds, beaches, and an abundance of wildlife.
HFH campers are representative of the 23,000 children who live in New York City’s homeless family shelter system. They range from six to thirteen years of age, and the majority are African-American and Latino. All but a few come from families who receive some form of public assistance. Homelessness places profound stress on a child’s life. Before entering a shelter, a family usually lives doubled-up with friends or relatives. These families move at least twice, and up to four times a year, during this period of transition. Homelessness also detrimentally affects mental and physical health: almost a third of all homeless children suffer from asthma and many report feelings of depression.
Camps Lanowa and Wakonda provide children with a true summer camp experience:
- Hiking and exploring on wooded trails
- Swimming and boating in a mountain lake
- Singing and telling stories around a campfire
- Sleeping in tents and cabins
- Reflecting on the sights and sounds of a new environment"
The Challenge's Nitty Gritty Details
- Sign up via PayPal
- Shortly after sign up, you will receive an email with a link to our mileage tracker and info on how to connect with our Run/Walk Facebook group.
- This challenge is entirely based on the honor code. We will not be checking up on your miles. So be cool man.
- Missed a day? It's OK, don't give up! Everyone is allowed one freebie day that you will note in your log book.
- Missed another day? You may stay in the running for the grand prize, but we ask that you contribute another $15 for each day missed (this sum will go entirely to the featured charity, HFH Summer Camps). Again, honor code. Skip day donation page.
- In July the numbers will be tallied and the winners announced via live stream. Date/Time TBA.