Advanced Performance CrossFit to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Rahab Ministries

By: Advanced Performance CrossFit
 
Nov. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- Strength, encouragement and community. Descriptions of the local CrossFit affiliate, Advanced Performance CrossFit (APC) but also of Rahab Ministries of Akron, Ohio.

On November 7th at 7pm the two organizations will join forces to raise funds for Rahab to help them reach their financial goals to open the only Safe House in Ohio for adult survivors of human trafficking. Rahab is devoted to helping restore women of Northeast Ohio, specifically in Akron, who are trafficked into prostitution.

“I'm looking forward to the Barbells & Bombshells event and to be able to engage an already passionate group of women in ways we can join together and make a difference in the lives of women and girls that have had most people give up on them, “states Rebecca Moreland.

Moreland is the founder of Rahab . Her ministry experience in Chicago led to the beginning of Rahab and in the past twelve years, the outreach has reached hundreds of women to bring them hope and to break the chains of sexual slavery. Now, the goal is to open Ohio’s only Safe House.

APC is known throughout the Northeast Ohio CrossFit community as a box who play host for great events such as WOD WARS and Summer Sizzler. This event is different, however. Not only is it just for women, but it also has a charitable cause as its primary purpose. While men are welcome spectators, the event will be focused on the strength of women coming together.

Heidi Bogue, Director of Development at APC, is excited for the opportunity to support Rahab as well, “Whenever people come together for a cause they are passionate about, amazing things happen. When we unselfishly extend ourselves, God works to bring about the greater good. APC is a caring, loving community that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Barbells & Bombshells is just another way of sending our message of hope to those who need to hear it the most. We’re stronger together and at times we need to lend strength to those who can’t find it. That’s what this event is all about.”

The event is getting national attention as well. Online retailer WODShop.com has signed on board as the event’s “Mega Sponsor”—pledging 20% of order proceeds to Rahab when the code “STRONGERTOGETHER” is used at checkout. Additionally, WODshop.com’s Marketing Manager, Vanessa Guerrero is excited at the opportunity.

“WODshop is thrilled to support Advanced Performance CrossFit and Rahab in their mission to help the victims of human trafficking. With how widespread this terrible epidemic is we are honored to be a positive force in creating awareness. Our one-of-a-kind fitness community is about so much more than health and fitness; it’s about coming together and taking a stand to create a better tomorrow for all people. Barbells & Bombshells is a perfect representation of this and WODshop couldn't be happier to be a part of it," says Guerrero.

Grace Church of Greater Akron, among others, is also partnering with the event and donating directly to Rahab’s cause. Advanced Performance CrossFit, in Wadsworth, is hosting the first Barbells & Bombshells ladies-only competition, Friday, November 7 at 7pm. For $38 competitors can choose from a number of WODs (workouts) to participate in with a portion of their event ticket going to Rahab. Prizes will be awarded for top teams and individuals.

Participants do not need to be members of APC and other affiliates are encouraged to come support these inspiring women.

Bogue hopes to raise at least $1,000 for Rahab through participation and donations. She hopes this event encourages others to take action as well, “After all, we are stronger together.”

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Event details:

Friday, November 7th at 7pm at Advanced Performance CrossFit, 201 Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281

Register online at Eventbrite.com

To support Rahab directly, donations can be sent to Rahab Ministries, PO Box 13866, Akron, Ohio 44334

If you have any questions, please contact Diane Ferritto, APC Marketing Coordinator or Heidi Bogue, APC Director of Development at 330-334-8300.

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