At CrossFit Dwell, we love when fitness goes beyond the gym walls and makes a real impact in our community. Over the last two years, we’ve raised money for McKenna Farms Therapy Services through AMRAP 4 Autism. This year, we’re taking a different approach—we’ve created our own fundraiser: The McKenna Mile.
Why the change? By hosting our own event, 100% of the money we raise will go directly to McKenna Farms, a local nonprofit that helps kids with special needs right here in our community. Their mission is to help kids thrive in daily life. The farm is a 31 acre therapeutic complex with therapy cottages, a sensory room, gross motor gyms, outdoor and indoor riding arenas, a sensory trail, and barn that houses 15 therapy horses. Therapists work together to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care in occupational, physical, and speech therapy. They provide an average of 715 weekly therapy sessions, 577 children served yearly, 3166 yearly equine therapy sessions. We love their focus on enabling success for the children who come. . You can learn more about their incredible work at www.mckennafarms.org.
This fundraiser is simple: no swag, no extras, no nonsense. Just our community coming together to support families who need it most.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, October 11
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Mt. Paran Christian School Track
1275 Stanley Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA
💲 Suggested Donation: $50
(All donations are welcome. Every dollar helps!)
The Workout: The McKenna Mile
This is not your ordinary mile!
- Lap 1: 400m Walking Lunges
- Lap 2: 400m Burpee Broad Jumps
- Lap 3: 400m Bear Crawls
- Lap 4: 400m Run
It’s a tough challenge, but don’t worry. We’ll have scaling options so everyone can participate:
- Team up in partners or groups of 2–3
- Reduce the distance for each lap
- Modify movements as needed
No matter your fitness level, you can join in.
How You Can Get Involved
- Register to participate in The McKenna Mile
- Make a donation whether you participate or not, even if you can’t attend
- Invite friends and family to support the cause
This is a chance for our CrossFit Dwell family, members past, present, and future, to come together for something bigger than ourselves. Let’s use our fitness to make a difference for kids and families who need it most.
👉 Register here today and help us make an impact: The McKenna Mile Registration Form
👉 Donate here today: The McKenna Mile Direct Donation Link