The Challenge!
Walk, Hike, Run, Elliptical, Treadmill, Cycle, Swim, or whatever movement challenge you can create indoors, or outdoors for at least 20 minutes an hour - for as many hours as you can in a 48 hour period!
When:
Starting at 00:01 AM (your local time) Saturday, July 24th, 2021. (You can start later if you want)How it works:
Sign up for free below.
The clock starts ticking at midnight (your local time) on Saturday, October 2nd (you can start at any time though :).
Engage in your "Step It Up" activity for at least 20 minutes an hour for that hour to count as an "Active Hour". (NOTE: This is really the only "Rule").
Do this for as many hours as you see fit during the 48 hours (any of the hours) of the challenge. Take any hours off you want, it's your thing. (See a sample plan for your challenge below.)
Track it and share it as much or as little as you want. (Go on FB live, post on Instagram, tell us what you ate, how many miles you are at - what your heart rate is, etc... or just do it and don't check in at all if that makes you happy.) See the sharing resources below...
Fundraise! Share donation link with friends (if you want - it's not mandatory)... ask for a per mile, per active hour, flat donation, or whatever people are willing to donate. No donation is too small and we don't want to be number one anymore (Heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the world).
Why Step It Up?
Fight Heart Disease! We use physical movement and sport to transform, empower and positively impact lives that have been affected by heart disease.
1 in 3 people has heart disease. It’s the #1 killer of men and women in the world, claiming more lives than cancer, respiratory disease, diabetes, and accidents combined.
The #1 birth defect in the world is “defects of the heart.” Heart disease is an epidemic sweeping the globe. We don’t want to be #1.
Fundraise...
Join the movement...
...by doing so, you will be providing funds that go directly to the Ironheart Scholarship Program designed for cardiac patients/students that seek higher education as a way of making a difference in the world. You don't have to have heart disease to participate. Friends, loved ones, and supporters make great fundraisers. Consider celebrating someone you love by raising money for a scholarship that will make an impact.
Resources
Ways to share your stepping it up...
Ironheart Connect Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ironheartconnect#Ironheartfoundation on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ironheartfoundation/Use these hashtags to have your posts show up in our groups
#Ironheartfoundation
#Ironheartchallenge
#IronheartStepItUp
#StepItUpChallenge
Donation links
Full campaign
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ironheart-foundation-step-it-up-challenge
or
Simple donation link
https://charity.gofundme.com/donate/event/ironheart-foundation-step-it-up-challenge
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I do any other activity not listed in the challenge?
A: Technically, yes. We promote health through sport and motion. So if you wanted to:Kayak
Pogo stick
Jump rope
Unicycle
Box
Crossfit
Pull a sled in the snow
Cross country ski
YOU NAME IT, then do it! :)
Q: Can I share my Strava or other App workouts?
A: Yes - many people use an app like MapMyRun or Strava to track their activity - Share your stats, your progress like miles, minutes, active hours count, calories burned, heart rate etc.
...in the Ironheart Connect Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ironheartconnectQ: Is there a single place to post pics and videos?
A: Actually there are 2 places to post:
Instagram and Facebook here are the links
#Ironheartfoundation on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ironheartfoundation/Use these hashtags to have your posts show up in our groups
#Ironheartfoundation
#Ironheartchallenge
#IronheartStepItUp
#StepItUpChallenge
The Ironheart Connect Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ironheartconnect
Q: What is the generic donation link to share with friends and colleagues?
A: There are two ways to share the link
1. Full campaign
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ironheart-foundation-step-it-up-challenge
or
2. Simple donation link
https://charity.gofundme.com/donate/event/ironheart-foundation-step-it-up-challenge
Q: How do I make my own fundraiser link so that donations go into this challenge?
A: Here is the link
https://charity.gofundme.com/fundraise-and-volunteer/signup/campaign-create/ironheart-foundation-step-it-up-challenge?onecampaign=1
