Swings for Sam
Swings for Sam is a fundraiser for Sam Hodous and his family. It will consist of athletes swinging Kettlebells on September 22, 2024.
These athletes will be accepting pledges from donors to raise money for Sam & his family. And, of course, we need cheerleaders to help hype everything up both prior to, and day of the event. Don’t limit yourself to just one form of participation. You can participate in two or even three ways!
You can participate as an athlete, donor, or cheerleader.
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How to Participate
Athlete
The goal of our athletes is two-fold:
Gather pledges leading up to September 22nd. These pledges will come from donors who will pledge a per-swing dollar amount to donate.
Swing Kettlebells on Sept. 22nd. Athletes will have one minute to perform as many swings as possible. Each donor will then be responsible multiplying their per-swing dollar amount by the swings completed!
Donor
Donors have a straightforward role: to donate to Sam & his family. Donations can be accepted in 2 ways:
Pairing up with an athlete (or multiple) and pledging a dollar value per Kettlebell Swing. If you pledge $3 per swing, and your athlete completes 34 swings in one minute you will be donating $102.
Creating an individual donation. This can be done through GOFUNDME.
Cheerleader
This is one of the best & most important roles! Our cheerleaders are responsible for creating hype. This can be done both in person, or via social media.
Cheerleaders will create awareness and understanding of what Swings for Sam is, what an incredible human he is, and how much our community wants to come together to support Sam, Mary & Obi!
Where You Can Participate
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Arlington, VA
Bodymass Gym
2000 15th St N Arlington, VA 22201 -
Rochester, NY
Elevate
342 N Goodman St Rochester, NY 14607 -
New York City
Reload
80 Fifth Ave floor 2 New York, NY 10011 -
Lebanon, TN
Rise Strength & Performance
108 S Maple St Lebanon, TN 37087 -
Chagrin Falls, OH
Crooked Pecker Brewery
8284 E Washington St Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 -
Phoenix, AZ
Core Collective Fitness
1733 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85006 -
Dallas, TX
TBD
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Charleston, SC
TBD
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Los Angeles, CA
LA Sport and Spine
10474 Santa Monica Blvd #304 Los Angeles, CA 90025 -
Virtual
Join in wherever you live
We will have a live zoom link!
FAQs
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Yes!! We will be sharing specific information on how you can participate from anywhere in the world! We know Sam’s reach transcends Arlington and would love to have as many people participate from as many places across the globe as possible!
Stay tuned.
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Absolutely. You can donate via the GoFundMe link.
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That would be amazing. While the main hub of the Swings for Sam fundraiser will be in Arlington VA, we would love to have various host sites all over.
If you would like to be a host site on Sept. 22nd, please send a DM or email swingsforsam@bodymassgym.com
Sam’s Story
Sam Hodous is an exceptional person, and anyone he connects with can instantly feel a draw to his passion and enthusiasm. As a devoted son, loving husband to his wife Mary, caring father to his 3-year old son Obi, supportive brother, and cherished friend, Sam’s life is a testament to his commitment to those he loves and to the community he serves. Dr. Sam, as his patients adoringly refer to him, creates connections with in a unique way that is truly transformative on their Physical Therapy journey. His expertise, love for movement and compassionate approach have touched countless lives.
Sam is not just a skilled therapist but also a mentor who inspires others with his vast knowledge and eagerness to always learn and share. His supportive nature, collaborative energy, and optimism and make him a guiding light for those around him.
On August 21, 2024, Sam received a devastating diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). At his young age of 35, an admiringly strong & fit body, and career of helping other's solve their physical limitations, this news is especially heartbreaking.
As he navigates this new chapter, his stretch of community across the country & the world are coming together to support him and his family. We invite you to join us in raising funds to help alleviate the financial burdens associated with ALS and ensure that Sam, Mary and Obi have as much support as we can provide.
Your generosity and support will not only help Sam manage the challenges ahead but also honor the incredible person he is and the positive impact he continues to make on so many lives.
We are currently looking for raffle donations. This could be goods or services. If you have something you can donate, please send us an email.
Thank you for following along. We appreciate you so much.