Charity Row to Benefit Young Enfield Cancer Patient

SOMERS, CT — Created from an idea that fitness can be fun and impactful on a community, the second CrossFit Revelation's Charity Row has been slated for Saturday, June 16, and will help an Enfield family currently experiencing the devastating effects of childhood cancer.

Teams of five will spend the morning at Sonny's Place in Somers, rowing a total of 26.2 miles, the length of a marathon. Proceeds are designated to aid Wade's Army, a charity founded to fight pediatric cancer. Last year's inaugural event raised just over $12,000 for the National MS Society.

Persons interested in helping may do so by joining a team, making a donation, becoming a sponsor or donating a raffle prize. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase throughout the event, with winners being chosen during lunch. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Donovan Abbe, a 9-year-old from Enfield who is currently battling neuroblastoma. Raffle prizes include Patriots tickets, UConn tickets, a 1-month membership to Romeo Athletics, gift cards and more.

Registration opens at 8 a.m., and the row starts at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided to participants after the row, and spectators also have the option to pay a small fee to attend the lunch.

To donate or create a team, go to www.crowdrise.com. Donations/checks can also be made to: RA Charity Events, Inc. 7 Moody Road, Building 1, Unit F, Enfield CT 06082. Questions should be directed to Michelle Nolan at michelle.cfrevelation@gmail.com or cfrcharityrow@gmail.com.

Photo courtesy of Abbe family

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