{"id":26945,"date":"2017-08-08T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=26945"},"modified":"2017-08-08T13:07:11","modified_gmt":"2017-08-08T17:07:11","slug":"mostfit-to-hold-2017-pushups-for-puppies-fitness-fundraiser-for-southern-california-animal-rescue-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/mostfit-to-hold-2017-pushups-for-puppies-fitness-fundraiser-for-southern-california-animal-rescue-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"MostFit to Hold 2017 \u2018Pushups for Puppies\u2019 Fitness Fundraiser for Southern California Animal Rescue Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; MostFit Founder and Owner, Andrew Gavigan, will hold the 6th annual \u201cPushups for Puppies\u201d workout event to benefit L.A.-based animal rescue organization, Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (\u201cSTART\u201d; <a href=\"http:\/\/startrescue.org\/\">http:\/\/startrescue.org\/<\/a>). The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at The Balboa Sports Center in Encino (see Event details below).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0808-pushups-for-puppies-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"Push Ups for Puppies 2017\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0808-pushups-for-puppies-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0808-pushups-for-puppies-600x450-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nAll of the proceeds \u2013 one hundred percent &#8211; from \u201cPushups for Puppies\u201d will benefit START to support the rescue and transport of dogs from high euthanasia shelters in Southern California to safe havens in the Pacific Northwest, where they are re-homed.<\/p>\n<p>This year, MostFit will partner with our friends Marc, Younjee and The RKR Charitable Fund (\u201cRKR\u201d) to fund an entire transport of animals on START\u2019s recently renovated transport vehicle, affectionately nicknamed The Beast. The Beast can transport approximately 90\u2013100 animals at a time and the cost to save the life of each animal is approximately $65.00. RKR has agreed to match all donations made to START in connection with Pushups for Puppies up to $6,000.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe held our first \u2018Pushups for Puppies\u2019 fitness fundraiser in 2012 with the goal of raising enough money to provide safe-haven for a handful of at-risk dogs,\u201d said Andrew Gavigan of MostFit. \u201cThis year, together with RKR Charitable, we have already received a commitment to fund an entire START transport in September and we are hoping to raise as much additional money as possible to support the many great things that our friends at START are doing \u2013 their efforts truly give these wonderful animals \u2018a new lease on life.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event consists of a one-hour, moderate and family-friendly workout hosted by some of L.A.\u2019s leading trainers and yoga instructors. Each year Pushups for Puppies gets bigger and raises more money for START \u2013 it\u2019s a fun workout and great time to support a worthy cause.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENT DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Event: \u201cPushups for Puppies\u201d 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Date\/Time: Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Balboa Sports Center; 17015 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91316.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds: 100-percent of all monies raised will go to START Rescue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workout &#8211; The workout class is suitable for ALL fitness levels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive 10 minutes early.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a mat or towel and water.<\/li>\n<li>Children are welcome and can participate for free.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs are welcome.<\/li>\n<li>$15 suggested donation (cash or check).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trainers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Andrew Gavigan \u2013 MostFit<\/li>\n<li>Erin Fukuda \u2013 Yoga Therapy and Fitness<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Brinton \u2013 Head Coach Orange Theory Fitness, Westlake, Calif.<\/li>\n<li>Alex Ellis \u2013 aewellness.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HOW TO HELP:<\/strong><br \/>\nYou do not have to attend the Pushups for Puppies workout to support the Event and START. Animal lovers, fitness fanatics and other interested parties can purchase one or more seats on the START bus for $65 per seat by visiting START\u2019s website (<a href=\"http:\/\/startrescue.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/startrescue.org<\/a>) and clicking on the link \u201cOur Transports\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/startrescue.org\/rescue-bus\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/startrescue.org\/rescue-bus\/<\/a>) &#8211; please be sure to enter \u201cPushups for Puppies\u201d in the comments section.<\/p>\n<p>After the Transport, donors who have purchased a seat will receive a photo, name, breed, and background of the dog they have saved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About START:<\/strong><br \/>\nShelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) is a 501(c)(3) entity (Federal Tax ID#: 45-4258426). All donations to START are tax deductible. START was awarded platinum status for their commitment to transparency by GuideStar Charity Navigator. To date, START has transported over 8,600 animals to new lives!<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MostFit:<\/strong><br \/>\nFounded by Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit LLC provides unique, effective and efficient products to the fitness community to make optimum performance more accessible. MostFit firmly believes that accessibility is the key component to success for athletes and fitness enthusiasts at all levels. To that end, MostFit strives to make all aspects of fitness enjoyable and approachable, empowering individuals to be the \u201cmost fit\u201d they can be. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/most-fit.com\/\" class=\"autohyperlink\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/most-fit.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*LOGO for Media: Send2Press.com\/300dpi\/s2p-most-fit-300dpi.jpg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; MostFit Founder and Owner, Andrew Gavigan, will hold the 6th annual &#8220;Pushups for Puppies&#8221; workout event to benefit L.A.-based animal rescue organization, Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (&#8220;START&#8221;). 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