Events
Description
Here at Howard County General Hospital, we are STILL serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support of the Fit for the Frontlines virtual activity challenge benefits HCGH and our dedicated nurses. We are grateful to every one of our participants, donors, and sponsors!
HOW IT WORKS.
Track your movement each day - any exercise counts! Go for a jog, walk your dog, take a virtual yoga class, or hit the playground with your kids. Choose a goal of 700, 1000, or 1800 total minutes of activity for the 31 day challenge period. Activity minutes may be submitted any time between January 1, 2022 and January 31, 2022 via your runsignup account. Prizes will be awarded to the individual(s) and team(s) with the most activity minutes.
WHAT YOU GET.
Long sleeve challenge shirt | Activity classes and facility memberships provided by our Activity Sponsors | Post-race party & awards at the ColorBurst Ice Rink in downtown Columbia*
WHY.
From our tiniest patients in the level III+ NICU to our aging parents and grandparents, Howard County General Hospital is here when you need us, providing compassionate care for you and your family. As a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, HCGH translates world-class research and delivers expert care right here in Howard County. Now more than ever, as we continue to serve on the front lines of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we need your support to fund critical initiatives.
*This outdoor event will be held in accordance with all COVID-19 restrictions.
Discounts: Howard County General Hospital employees and health care workers are eligible for discounted registration. Please contact Emily to confirm your discount: eshreve@jhmi.edu
Activity Sponsors
Earn your activity minutes through a variety of opportunities offered by local facilities. Activities are complimentary and require no commitment to the provider. All facilities operate in accordance with state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Thank you to all of our activity sponsors!
Activity Sponsors:
- Columbia Association
participants receive a 30-day family Fit & Play membership including access to 3 fitness clubs, tennis, ice rink, swim center and more - The Y in Central Maryland
participants receive a 30-day membership, including live and virtual classes, rock climbing, and more *must register at Ellicott City location, includes access to all Y of Central MD locations - F45 Columbia
participants receive a 14-day membership - Feet First Columbia
participants may join weekly group fun runs, and receive 10% off in-store purchases - FIT4MOM Howard County participants receive two weeks of outdoor classes, Jan. 10-24
- Yoga Six Columbia
participants receive four yoga classes
Interested in becoming an activity sponsor? Contact Emily Shreve at eshreve@jhmi.edu or 410.720.8706
Lifeline Sponsors
Sustaining Sponsors
Helping Hands Sponsors
Activity Sponsors
Challenge Contact Info
If you have any questions about this challenge, click the button below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships are available, and benefits include challenge registrations, your logo or name on challenge shirts and website, and more! For more information and to become a sponsor, contact Diane Stulman at dstulman@jhmi.edu or 410.913.7473.
100% of event proceeds benefit Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
