‘ONE IN 3 MILLION’ ROW CHALLENGE

FUNDRAISER

FOR sophia CLARK

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NOVEMBER 21st - 23rd

Pioneer Training NI

36 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards, BT237EU, Co. Down

Hi, my name is Karl Williams, owner and head coach of CrossFit Pioneer, and I want to introduce you to Sophia.

Now just three years of age, she was born with Campomelic Dysplasia and is nothing short of a miracle. Despite having a rare life-limiting condition that requires 24/7 life-support, she exemplifies strength and what it means to be alive!

She lights up the gym when she arrives, exudes happiness but the truth is, her condition is complex.

Sophia has no voice due to a tracheostomy (though still makes herself heard), can't walk, and daily defies what doctors thought possible.

Sophia faces challenges most of us can't comprehend, and for the family to support their daughters' everyday needs, require an environment fit for purpose. To do so, they hope to embark on a home renovation. At present, it is extremely difficult and unsafe to carry both Sophia and her life-support equipment up and down the stairs.

We want to raise what we can to make that that possible.

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CROSSFIT IS DEFINED AS ‘CONSTANTLY VARIED, FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENTS PERFORMED AT HIGH INTENSITY’. many things done in and out of gyms can BE GIMMICKY OR NOT TRANSLATE TO A STRONGER LIFE OUTSIDE THE GYM. training functional movements will enhance your ability to carry out everyday activities more efficiently and effectively.

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"i have finally found something that has made significant changes in my life.”

what do our members say?

“I started to regain fitness after having major surgery. the benefits, both physically and mentally have been amazing. i've seen so much progress over the last 8 months not to mention the amazing squad i've met since joining. you won't regret it .”

Jonny Keenan
"PIONEER IS A WARM AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY THAT PUSHES ME TO BE A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER VERSION OF MYSELF WITH TOP NOTCH COACHING AND PROGRAMMING BEING THE CHERRY ON TOP!" 5/5

Matthew Fitch
“my only regret would be that i wish i had started sooner. it has covered all bases and has helped me improve my overall strength and fitness. the group that's been built and continuing to grow is very encouraging. come get involved.”

Taylor Kirk
“I STARTED TRAINING AT PIONEER WHEN I WAS 8 WEEKS POSTPARTUM. KARL ENSURED THAT ALL EXERCISES WERE SCALED APPROPRIATELY, WHILE STILL CHALLENGING ME. KARL HAS WORKED HARD TO CREATE A GYM ENVIRONMENT THAT FEELS SAFE, JUDGEMENT FREE AND INCLUSIVE. JOINING WAS THE ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE MADE!.”

Brontë Fitch
"THE MOST WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WITH AMAZING PEOPLE. KARLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IS PAIRED WITH HIS COMMITMENT AND ENTHUSIASM TO HELP. I GET MORE THAN A WORKOUT... COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIP AND FITNESS. I CAN'T RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH."

Ian Sinnamon
"i have finally found something that has made significant changes in my life. I am stronger and notice day to day activities easier. i have found a team, who encourages and who i enjoy seeing weekly just for the fun of it!"

Johanna Montgomery