Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Launches Indoor Cycling Event – spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures
PR Newswire, New York, NY – July 28, 2015 – Today, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) unveiled its newest fundraising and endurance initiative, spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures, an indoor cycling event that will raise funds for research, awareness, and patient services. The inaugural event will take place on December 5th at local studios and fitness centers in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago as part of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week.
“We’re eager to create a movement by launching spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures across the country on December 5,” said Craig Comins, vice president of CCFA’s Team Challenge program. “It’s about motivating advocates to contribute to the IBD community and take research to the next level. We welcome all ages and athletic abilities to join us with one united voice to spin4 cures.”
Individuals form teams of up to four people per bike and participate in a two-hour indoor cycling relay. Alternatively, solo riders can take on the entire two-hours themselves. No matter the size of the team, each bike has a $1,000 fundraising commitment for CCFA. Professional instructors will lead teams to high-energy music offering a lively workout experience. The event is capped off with a cocktail hour to reward participants for their efforts in the stationary bike relay and fundraising success.
For those that don’t live in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, spin4 includes a virtual component. Anywhere in America, you can “Ride Where You Live.” This gives supporters the opportunity to create a local event and raise funds.
Visit www.spin4.org to register and learn more about the event.
Peloton, Beatbike Indoor Cycling Amphitheater and Fitness Formula Clubs are partnering with CCFA for spin4 and have generously donated space in their fitness centers for the December 5 events.
Founded in 2012, Peloton has transformed the at-home fitness experience by creating a bike that merges high-design with modern technology to provide access to live streaming and on demand classes by top instructors. In the spring of 2014, Peloton opened a flagship studio in Chelsea to offer riders the opportunity to experience their favorite classes in-person. With a state of the art studio, the best instructors and content distribution, Peloton delivers an efficiently intense workout that motivates, while positively changing the mind and body. Current retail locations include: Garden State Plaza and Short Hills Mall in New Jersey; The Westchester Mall in White Plains, New York; Main Street in East Hampton, New York; The Natick Mall in Boston, Massachusetts; Tysons Corner, VA; and Century City Mall in Los Angeles. In April 2015 Peloton raised 30 million dollars in funding led by True Ventures and Tiger Global Management bringing their total raised to $44 million. The Chelsea studio will generously donate their space offering 130 available bikes for teams during two 2-hour sessions from 1:45pm-3:45pm and 4:15pm-6:15pm. Peloton is located at 140 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011.
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Beatbike Indoor Cycling Amphitheater features a high-tech, stadium style cycling amphitheater in Tarzana, CA. Beatbike is an innovative new health resource for the community, offering a place to get an incredible workout, track performance, enjoy healthful nourishment, meet like-minded people, be productive, and let go. Fitness entrepreneur, Ashton Whited, will donate the spacious studio, alive with energetic staff and motivating instructors on December 5, 2015. There are 84 bikes available to teams during two, 2-hour sessions from 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm. Beatbike is located at 18700 Ventura Blvd. #220, Tarzana, CA 91356.
Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) owns and/or operates 14 upscale, multi-use health, sports, fitness and spa centers in Chicago, and they will be donating the Gold Coast space for spin4. Chicago Magazine named FFC the “Best Gym in Chicago”. FFC is dedicated to supporting the local community and is recognized by the fitness industry for creating a distinct member experience. The event will have 70 bikes available and two 2-hour sessions from 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm. Fitness Formula Club Gold Coast is located at 1030 N. Clark St., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60610.
To learn more about local event details and register, visit www.spin4.org.
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About CCFA
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is the largest non-profit voluntary health agency dedicated to finding cures for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). CCFA’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who suffer from these diseases. The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by funding research, providing educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public, and furnishing supportive services for those afflicted with IBD. For more information, visit www.ccfa.org, call 888-694-8872, like us on Facebook, find us on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter.