Alex Ut. County Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

HI! I am Alex Jeffs-McRae, the Program Coordinator here in Utah County for our Non-Profit Fit To Recover. I have been in Utah County my whole life and have a true love for my community. I have always had a passion for fitness and was grateful to have found FTR over a year ago. I see how impactful FTR has been to my recovery, as well as every person who walks through our doors. We have created a safe place for those who are in search for somewhere to belong and feel a part of. Our members feel like family, and I see how people thrive with support of others in the organization of Fit To Recover.

We have been in Orem. UT since Jan. 2022. We have since increased our attendance and events by 40% this year compared to 2022. Our goal is to raise enough money to move to a bigger, more accessible location to better accommodate our community and expand our reach. We have added more classes from our 4 pillars with an Art & Music class. We've created partnerships with local organizations, treatment centers and members of the recovery community. We would like to continue offering more classes, events and activities for all. 

Here in Utah County, we have monthly activities for the community that we offer not only to our members but open to the public. Throughout the summer, we had monthly hikes I led to various local locations, (Stewart Falls hike pictured above) had service projects like Car Wash for a Cause, donating funds to local organizations and community cleanup projects. 

We've carried this idea into the fall and winter months, hosting our first Cornhole Tournament in October and have a Friendsgiving Feast planned for November. Our goal is to keep providing a positive and safe atmosphere and adding more events for the community throughout the winter months. We will kick off our outdoor activities end of Spring with our 2nd annual 5k.

My goal is to continue serving the Utah County area by raising $12,000. Your donations will help us to continue the work of providing a welcoming and safe place in Utah County by expanding each of our 4 pillars and create a bigger, better space for all. 

https://vimeo.com/873642283/e6967c98a6

*Giving Tuesday FTR video 2023

Thank you, 

Alex Jeffs-McRae

(801) 592-3602

alex@fit2recover.org