Tahoe Youth & Family Services hosts second leg of Virtual Triple Challenge fundraiser event

Tahoe Youth & Family Services in partnership with Carson Valley Medical Center is providing a Minutes For Recovery Event, their second virtual event of a planned trifecta.

Dust off your shoes and get ready to get rid of all those holiday calories. This is your opportunity to work off some of those extra pounds during a community event while having the opportunity to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card.

This trifecta is happening in celebration of the success and challenges of individuals who are in recovery for Mental Health & Substance Abuse. They held their first ever virtual Miles for Recovery event in September of 2020 and it was a great way to get the community to get involved and active in spite of all the odds being stacked against them. Now, TYFS is introducing the second virtual event in hopes of an in-person 5K in June.

After so many months of quarantines, full and partial lockdowns, and not being able to see friends and family, the agency that has served South Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley since 1971 thought a virtual challenge event is just what was needed to get spirits up.

In this new event, participants rack up minutes of activity, so no matter what is being done, be it Pilates, yoga, exercise class, running, boxing, weigh lifting, barre or other activities, all counts. While individual participation is always available, TYFS encourages people to invite a team of friends, co-workers, family members or even perfect strangers to join them on a team and challenge other groups of friends.

• $30 entry (plus multiple discount opportunities for getting your friends to join you!)
• Minutes of activity (Any activity, just get out there and DO IT!
• Team Challenge – Grab your friends, family, and co-workers!
• Individual challenge – Compete as an individual for the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! (Team members will also be eligible for this grand prize!)
• Special prize for nonprofits participating.
• Challenge Coins will go out to all those who participate in the entire Triple challenge (September 2020 Miles For Recovery, March 2021 Minutes For Recovery, and June 2021 Moving For Recovery)

For details and to sign up go to www.tahoeyouth.org or call Karen Carey at (775)782-4202.

TYFS would like to thank its partner Carson Valley Medical Center and premier sponsor, Anytime Fitness, and the many other generous sponsors who contributed to making this a successful event. Fundraising, donations, and grants are the only source of income for the 501c3 nonprofit.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services continues to offer mental health and substance abuse services to adults, youth, and families through Telehealth. Staying active is one method of reducing your anxiety, depression, and stress! Life is not easy during these crazy days and Tahoe Youth and Family Services is here for you, just call us at (775)782-4202 or (530)541-2445.

“Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.” - Nelson Mandela