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A quarter of the way into their month-long fitness challenge, two Pentictonites are hoping to raise major funds for mental health.
Natalie Macdonald and Bob Pond are running the Rise & Thrive fundraiser to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Macdonald will be cycling 100 kilometres every day throughout May, aiming for a total of 3,000 kilometres, while Pond will be lifting weights every day, aiming for 300,000 total pounds.
By day eight Macdonald had cycled a total of 811.27 km, while Pond has reached 125,560 lbs in total weight lifted so far.
The pair has shared that it has been a gruelling challenge so far, but is doing it for every person fighting a silent battle.
"For those who don’t feel seen. For the ones carrying heavy loads that no one else can see," they shared.
On May 31, there will be a gala at the District Wine Village to celebrate the challenge completion, which includes a silent auction to help the fundraiser along with live music, drinks and canapés. Tickets can be found online here.
To find out more about Rise & Thrive, head to their website here. Donations are being collected through a GoFundMe, which will directly benefit CMHA.
