by Kimberly Nelson | Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A 300-plus mile trip to New York City — all on foot. A local group is running a relay from Virginia Beach to the Big Apple — all with hopes of raising awareness, and help, for the homeless. This is the ninth-annual run that will reach the...
by Kimberly Nelson | Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – You are invited to take a “leap of faith” with one of our area’s nonprofits. LIFT Fitness Foundation invites you to its inaugural Leap of Faith skydiving event in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. Jim White started LIFT after his beach boot...
by Kimberly Nelson | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A local foundation is getting ready to host its 6th Annual White House to White House relay to bring awareness to the homeless and hunger crisis. The relay, which starts in Washington D.C. and ends in Virginia Beach, is inspired by Jim...
by Kimberly Nelson | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Students help the underserved get healthy through LIFT program Whether an avid walker or more comfortable on the couch, everyone inside this gym is an athlete. That’s because they’re all participants in the EVMS service-learning program LIFT, part of a partnership...
by Kimberly Nelson | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Michael Lowder has gone from being homeless and unemployed to having a home, a job and a healthy lifestyle. He credits the LIFT Fitness Foundation with his transformation
by Kimberly Nelson | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s time to do some good, have some fun and get in a great workout all while helping those in need get back on their feet through fitness, nutrition and motivation. LIFT Fitness Foundation is about to kick off it’s 90-day program at the Salvation Army’s Adult...
