Meaningful Action Now!

Shortly after the passing of my mother in January, 2010 came the inception of a charity named, UpLift Project who's mission was to provide affordable fitness to individuals facing adversity. The plan was to develop full scall fitness programs and deliver them in real time and virtually to anyone suffering from an illness, addiction or serious injury. The scope was open ended to provide the service to anyone fighting for their life in someway.  The concept seemed simple enough and we were prepared for the laborious task of delivering fitness, none of us knew the scale nd complexity involved in buidling a non-profit organization. So, we put the project on hold and in 2013 UpLift Project is making a come back and this time, we brought back up!  In November of 2012, U.P.s' big brother for-profit company Manning Up, LLC came rolling into town to deliver a fresh and completely unique version of sponsored team sports and media coverage. Manning Up, LLC is comprised of health and fitness professionals and enthusiasts sharing stories of triumph and helping others overcome adversity. Their vision is a beacon for those still fighting for their lives. Their mission, to provide inspirational stories, useful resources and educational guidance on ways of using sports and fitness to gain strength and initiate Meaningful Action Now. Since it's inception, three teams of "Allstars" have formed to create a community of fighters who are either in recovery or close to someone who is (Recovery Adjacent). Two of those teams are part of the "Manning Up Challange." to raise $100,000 for local charities. To date, the Manning Up Allstars AIDS/LifeCycle team has raised $57,921.15 with one month remaining. When the riders return from their 545 mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the Manning Up Allstars Xterra Team will start training with Team 2 End AIDS edurence team with the goal of raising $50,000 for APLA.  Joining forces with this young and relentless group of champions is the rising star and war hero, Alex Minsky who first confessed to Manning Up that, "damn, I was pissed you came up with the idea first! But what an awesome concept and how can I help kick some ass?"  Minksy's heroing story ad behind the scenes video can be found at Minsky's Manning Up Soon after the Allstars ALC riders return from their ride, the Allstars Xterra Trail Blazers will begin training and fundraisind with Manning Up founder (myself), Alex Minsky and his amazing friend and Breat Cancer survivor Mylee Yc leading the pack. We'll be sure to hear more about Mylee's triumphent story when she shares it with Manning Up in the coming month.  If all things go as planned and without a doubt many things have so far, the team at Manning Up hope to celebrate their first annual Rally Up and help to promote other local charities and organzations in need.  Jeremy B. Manning is the Founder and CEO of Manning Up, LLC. He's been an Advanced Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and an Army Veteran who believes, "when you give more than you take, you'll always get more than you ask for".  For more information on Manning Up, LLC please visit www.manningupusa.com and like their page at http://facebook.com/manningupusa  Stay tuned for more information on the rebirth of Uplift Project and how Manning Up, LLC is working to restructure and rebuild their charitiable division. 

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