EOE Ep. 237 | Coffee With Khalipa: 24-Hour Challenge for Pediatric Cancer

 

July 11, 2022   |   Hosted by Jason Khalipa

Today, we have a special half-hour episode of Coffee with Khalipa on a topic that means a lot to Jason. He’s joined by two of his good friends, Matt Olson and Erik Rees, to talk about the 24-Hour Challenge special charity event in benefit of NEGU and pediatric cancer, Move Through Motivation, and the Jessie Rees Foundation.

Matt is a US Army veteran, cancer survivor, and a third of the MTM team, which aims to create a community bonded by fitness. Erik is the father of Jessie Rees and co-founder of the Jessie Rees Foundation, whose mission is to connect with, encourage, and offer resources to families of courageous kids fighting cancer.

In this episode:

  • How Matt Became Involved with the Jessie Rees Foundation (JRF)

  • The Start & Evolution of Move Through Motivation (MTM)

  • This Year's 24-Hour Challenge

  • Jason's Connection to the Jessie Rees Foundation

  • The Jessie Rees Foundation

  • JoyJars & the Many Ways JRF Supports Families

  • Jessie's Hour (and Addy's Hour, AJ's Hour, & Ava's Hour)

  • Where Move Through Motivation is Going

  • Community Through Fitness & the Importance of Movement

  • Mobile Joy Factory & Giving Back in a Meaningful Way

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Jason Khalipa is a CrossFit Games Champion and Founder of NCFIT. Jason has spent years coaching, training, and helping business owners in the fitness space. Follow Jason.

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