You all know I am not the type to ask for sponsors/donations every year. Last year we raised $300,000 for early-onset Alzheimer's and dementia research with the 1st ever SealFit event in Canada - I participated in the 24hr category. SealFit is modelled after US Navy Seal "Hell Week" and is known as the toughest civilian training in the world.
2020 is now introducing a 50 hour (KOKORO) category and I have chosen to register to see if I can double the impact from the year prior. This is a Cause I am truly passionate about. Interestingly enough, Kokoro (Japanese: 心) means "heart; mind; mentality; emotions; feelings" in Chinese characters.
I promised everyone that I would not take any sponsor value for granted and would give it my all for the full 24hrs. Your support and generosity fueled me to be 1 of 7 to complete the full 24 hour event on September 21st (World Alzheimer's Day). If you believe in this Cause as much as I do and are willing to kindly support me for this round and the 1st Kokoro event in Canada, I give you my word I will put my full force of commitment to the required training and throughout the event.
These are brain health issues that affect over 44 million people worldwide. Baycrest Health Sciences is a global leader in healthcare, research, innovation and education. If you are prepared to help me with your contributions, I am prepared to go more than the mile.
To give you an idea of how I am earning your donations:
Kokoro (50 Hrs - The most difficult category to complete) PHYSICAL STANDARDS (copied from SealFit website):
PST – You will be tested for maximum reps and you MUST reach the following minimum standards:
50 push-ups (40 for women): 2 minutes
50 sit-ups (40 for women): 2 minutes
50 air squats (40 for women): 2 minutes
10 dead hang pull-ups (6 for women)
1 mile run in boots and utility pants: 9.5 minutes
In addition to the PST you will be physically tested on how fast you can do MURPH. There is a 75 minute time cap.
MURPH (in boots with weighted ruck )
1 mile run
100 pullups
200 pushups
300 air squats
1 mile run
Medical Standard: In good medical health with a physical within one year of the event. Any heart condition is a disqualifier.
Character Standard: Prove to be a good teammate. We reserve the right to ask you to leave if you are not ***(LOVE this)