{"id":294,"date":"2013-11-10T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2013-11-10T09:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/?p=294"},"modified":"2013-10-21T18:22:31","modified_gmt":"2013-10-21T18:22:31","slug":"pulling-tabs-for-a-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/2013\/11\/10\/pulling-tabs-for-a-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulling Tabs for a Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tabs<\/a>By: Kenzi Weidman<\/p>\n

It took me a long time to think about what I wanted you readers to know about this week. As I started thinking, I realized that I am always writing about how you can make yourself better, whether in the aspect of fitness, health, or eating habits. So this time, let\u2019s talk about making someone else\u2019s life better.<\/p>\n

Have any of you ever heard of the Ronald McDonald House?
\n<\/span>The Ronald McDonald House is an independent, non-profit organization that acts as a \u201chome\u201d for families that have children that are being hospitalized for treatments. It is a place for the families to rest, shower, sleep, or relax while still being close to their loved one. The best part about it, there is NO COST for the families!<\/p>\n

How many Ronald McDonald Houses are there and where are they located?
\n<\/span>Currently, there are 322 Ronald McDonald houses in over 52 countries around the world. That amounts to over 7,200 bedrooms that families are able to use each night. There is a substantial cost to operate these houses every day, and they rely on donations to make a lot of this happen!<\/p>\n

What can you do to help?
\n<\/span>Every semester, Warhawk Fitness and Aquatics saves their can tabs, or \u201cpop tabs\u201d\u2014 soda, beer, juice, soup or any other item that has a fully aluminum tab\u2014to donate to this amazing charity. The tabs are sent to the Ronald McDonald House and they cash them in for money to be put towards the costs of housing each family that is in need.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, this charity is not only one of the most amazing programs that helps families in tough emotional and financial situations, but it is also one that can always benefit from donations! Collect your tabs, and turn them in to either the Williams Center, the University Fitness Center in the Wells basement, or contact me directly and I will GLADLY take them off your hands.<\/p>\n

Currently, I have my ENTIRE family collecting tabs, along with area bars. It is so simple to just pop the tab off, and save it for a cause that truly needs out help.<\/p>\n

If you have any further questions regarding our \u201cPop Tab Wars\u201d, please contact me, Kenzi Weidman<\/a>. Visit this link<\/a> to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House \u00a0<\/p>\n

Are you up for the challenge? Prove your dedication to Warhawk Fitness and help us help those in need!<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cAlways remember, it doesn\u2019t matter how slow you go, as long as you keep on going.\u201d
\n-Kenzi Weidman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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