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CrossFit Lemont Holds Fundraiser To Honor Ellie Cuiching

CrossFit Lemont will hold a fundraiser for Lemont teen Ellie Cuiching, who passed away in April.

The Ellie Hero workout of the day fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on June 29 at CrossFit Lemont.
The Ellie Hero workout of the day fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on June 29 at CrossFit Lemont. (Image provided by CrossFit Lemont.)

LEMONT, IL — CrossFit Lemont will hold a fundraiser for Lemont teen Ellie Cuiching, who passed away in April after battling a brain tumor for several years. The Ellie Hero workout of the day fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on June 29 at CrossFit Lemont, 12301 S. New Ave, unit B and C.

The business said the workouts will be scheduled every 20 minutes and is open to all age groups. Each paid participant will receive an Ellie Forever T-shirt, and there will also be T-shirts for sale for $25.

You don't have to participate in the workout to attend the celebration. All proceeds from the event will go to the Ellie Strong Forever fund.

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