1. MEDIA ALERT for July 8,2013- Sept. 14,2013
Contact: Fitness Depot/ Katherine Parker
Phone: 601-765-9511/601-319-8047
Workout for St. Jude event to raise funds for
kids battling cancer
WHAT: A Workout for St. Jude event is warming up to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital®
, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and
treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
Members of Fitness Depot Fitness Center will demonstrate their skills during
an exhibition to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There will be a
competition between the two gyms to see which facility can raise the most money
by utilizing the exampled “Biggest Loser” competitions advertised on the web.
For example: competitors will pledge a dollar per pound amount. They will
have 3 months to achieve the aspired goal. With-in that time period, they will
weigh-in once weekly to monitor thier progress. If they gain or stay the same,
they will be penalized a $1.00 fee. At the end of the 3 month period, we will do a
final wiegh in for all participants. If they meet their goal, they will be allowed the
option to receive $5.00 cash back. If they miss their goal, it will cost them $5.00.
In addition to this competition, we will be hosting a weight lifting competition in
Sept. in light of Sept. being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There will be a
$10.00 entry fee for each lifter with-in specified weight classes. There is one more
way to help: By simply coming by either Fitness Depot location to pick up a
volunteer envelope from one of our staff members. Our goal is $500.00 but I
know that with your help, we can exceed this goal.
WHEN: July 8, 2013- Sept. 14, 2013
WHERE: Ellisville and Collins Fitness Depot.
VISUALS: During this time, there will be allowances made for 15-18 to participate in the
weight lifting competition. We will emphasize on free weights, squat racks, and
bar bell machines. The Workout for St Jude will emphasize on cardio and diet for
over-all well being and fitness. All proceeds will go to St. Jude.
INTERVIEW
OPPORTUNITIES: You may contact Katherine Parker, Sam Ervin, or Paul Kirkley for more
information on how you can help.

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: St. Jude depends on community-based fundraising programs
like Workout for
St. Jude. At St. Jude, families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance
and no child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. The
daily operating cost for St. Jude is $1.5 million, which is primarily covered by
public contributions.
This Workout for St. Jude event is sponsored by Fitness Depot in Collins and
Ellisville MS.