Annual charity event at Life Time destinations
benefits children's hospitals, local youth health initiatives and
conservation efforts nationwide; more than $2.7 million raised to date
CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the health of our
nation's children continues to diminish, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is
continuing efforts to drive positive change through its Ride of a
Life Time charity cycle event occurring Saturday, April 27 across its portfolio of
athletic country clubs.
Funds raised are split equally among Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals® and the Life Time Foundation, two dedicated
organizations that support children's health. Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals is a national nonprofit that engages local
communities to fundraise for local member children's hospitals. The
Life Time Foundation collaborates with school and non-profit
leaders to help serve minimally processed foods in schools and
encourage physical activity for kids. The Life Time Foundation also
recently expanded its focus on forestation and conservation efforts
to help combat climate change. Both organizations have a shared
goal to positively impact children's health.
Since its inception in 2021, Ride of a Life Time has raised more
than $2.7 million for Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals and the Life Time Foundation. Last year's
event raised more than $1 million for
the causes.
A registration fee of $25 secures
a bike for Ride of a Life Time and is donated to both causes.
Participants are then encouraged to continue fundraising leading up
to the event to reach the overall event goal of $1.25 million. Riders can expect a fun,
heart-pounding combination of Life Time's signature indoor cycling
formats like AMP, EDG and PWR.
"Ride of a Life Time is an incredible opportunity for people to
support two fantastic causes at the forefront of children's
health," said Sarah Emola, Director
of the Life Time Foundation. "We hope everyone in our communities,
members and nonmembers alike, will join us for an energetic event
as we pedal for the causes."
Registration is open now at www.rideofalifetime.life or on
the Life Time Digital app for members.
Those who are not members of Life Time may take part in Ride of
a Life Time by registering at this link and selecting the Life
Time location most convenient for them.
"We know that we can make the greatest impact in the health of
future generations when we join together with our communities and
partners," said Aimee J. Daily,
Ph.D., President and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
"We're thrilled to host the 4th annual Ride of a Life
Time in partnership with Life Time and the Life Time
Foundation."
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 member
children's hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids
each year across the U.S. and Canada.
The Life Time Foundation was established to inspire Healthy
People, a Healthy Planet and a Healthy Way of Life. Beginning in
2011, the Life Time Foundation prioritized the 'Healthy People'
aspect of its mission by supporting children's health through youth
nutrition and, more recently, youth movement programs. With an eye
toward the 'Healthy Planet' element of its mission, the Life Time
Foundation now is expanding focus on forestation and conservation
efforts to help combat climate change driven by fast-rising amounts
of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy
lives through its portfolio of more than 170 athletic country clubs
across the United States and
Canada. The Company's healthy way
of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy
living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for people 90 days
to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 37,000 dedicated
professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best
programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events
and comprehensive digital platform.
About Life Time Foundation
The Life Time
Foundation, 501c (3) nonprofit created by Life Time, is
dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a
Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct action, we
support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve wholesome,
nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth Movement by
championing physical movement programs that get children active and
excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet by supporting
forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone can live
healthy, happy lives.
About Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals®
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals was
founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids'
Health, Change the Future. We've raised over $9 billion for 170 children's hospitals by
empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and
we're not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to
fund what's needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and
healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical
equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds
at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance
for families who could not otherwise afford these health
services.
Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change
the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and
your local member children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
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