Coffee with Khalipa: 24-Hour Challenge for Pediatric Cancer

Description

Today, we have a special half-hour episode of Coffee with Khalipa on a topic that means a lot to Jason. He’s joined by two of his good friends, Matt Olson and Erik Rees, to talk about the 24-Hour Challenge special charity event in benefit of NEGU and pediatric cancer, Move Through Motivation, and the Jessie Rees Foundation.

Matt is a US Army veteran, cancer survivor, and a third of the MTM team, which aims to create a community bonded by fitness. Erik is the father of Jessie Rees and co-founder of the Jessie Rees Foundation, whose mission is to connect with, encourage, and offer resources to families of courageous kids fighting cancer.

In this episode:

— How Matt Became Involved with the Jessie Rees Foundation (JRF)

— The Start & Evolution of Move Through Motivation

— This Year's 24-Hour Challenge

— Jason's Connection to the JRF

— What is the Jessie Rees Foundation?

— JoyJars & the Many Ways JRF Supports Families

— Jessie's Hour (and Addy's Hour, AJ's Hour, & Ava's Hour)

— Where Move Through Motivation is Going

— Community Through Fitness & the Importance of Movement

— Mobile Joy Factory & Giving Back in a Meaningful Way

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