NEWS

Raising awareness, making a difference

Posted 11/1/23

With October being the month of Breast Cancer Awareness, Ironclad Fitness Center hosted a community workout and fundraiser for a local cancer survivor, Rebecca Watson, and to honor the passing of …

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NEWS

Raising awareness, making a difference

STANDING STRONG: Owner of the gym David Ward-Smith smiles with his wife Amanda and their daughter, 17-month-old Alessandr.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Event organizers and leaders K.C. Brody (left) and Val Scott (right) flank cancer survivor and honoree of the event Rebecca Watson.

BRIGHT AND EARLY: The first of the two classes held to raise funds popped into the gym bright and early at 9 a.m. to do their part and get a workout in.

SECOND COMING: Following after the early risers a second group of workout enthusiasts and generous hearts entered the gym at 10 a.m. to do good work, for cancer awareness and their bodies.

Posted Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:00 am

With October being the month of Breast Cancer Awareness, Ironclad Fitness Center hosted a community workout and fundraiser for a local cancer survivor, Rebecca Watson, and to honor the passing of another local, Giana Gray, by making a donation in her name to the Gloria Gemma Cancer Foundation. Funds were raised through the sale of event t-shirts, a 50/50 raffle, workout donations and a gofund.me page (https://gofund.me/553c15ae).

While the event may be over, the gofund.me page is still open and accepting donations from those who are willing to raise awareness and give to a good cause.

The event was also sponsored by a variety of local organizations, including Ocean State CrossFit. Latte Love coffee house, Ceviches by DiVino, Salon Panache, Anthony’s Coal-fired Pizza, Pretty Little Gypsy, Constantly Varied Gear and PJ’s pub. (Herald photos by Steve Popiel