Burpees and Burgers

A Charity event to support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Friday, July 1st

6:30pm – 8:30pm

at Urban Athlete

Obtain pledges for the maximum number of burpees you are able to complete in 5 minutes. Pledge sheets are available at Urban Athlete or by download via email request. Flat donations will also be accepted.

A BURPEE is completed by doing a full squat, placing your hands on the ground, jumping your feet back to a push up position, performing a push up, jumping your feet back to your hands in a good squat position, and is finished with a jump. Your chest will need to touch a target on the ground from the push up.

Youth may participate in the fundraiser with parent/guardian consent. The youth division will be a choice between burpees or jumping jacks in 2 minutes. Pledges or flat donations are encouraged.

Participants must schedule their BURPEE time in order to receive participant give-away bags, but for youth and adults. Please schedule no later than Thursday, June 30th by calling Urban Athlete at 215-248-2130.

You will also have a chance to purchase raffle tickets for drawings of…

Pair of Phillies vs SF Giants Diamond Club Seats
Dinner for Two & A Bottle of Wine from Wine Thief Bistro
90 Minute Integrative Massage from Little Herban Spa
One Month Personal Training at Urban Athlete with Pamela

Participant gift bags have great little gifts from supporters of the event

Come and enjoy a wonderful evening in Mt. Airy and support a great cause. There will also be face painting for the kids, live music, grilled burgers, and more!

A note from the owner, Pamela MacElree:

For those of you who do not know, JDRF holds a special place in my heart, as I have had Type 1 diabetes for almost 22 years. Type 1 diabetes is not preventable but there is a hope for a cure. I have enjoyed doing many fundraising events over the past 22 years, but this will be my first BIG event to support the cause in an even bigger way.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It strikes children and adults suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.

People with type 1 diabetes must take at least two insulin shots each day or use an insulin pump, and test their blood sugar by pricking their finger six or more times per day. The disease is difficult to manage and requires constant attention and a rigorous regimen including careful attention to meal planning and exercise.

While insulin keeps people with type 1 diabetes alive, it is not a cure. Nor does it prevent its devastating effects: kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputations, heart attack, and stroke.

As many as three million Americans have type 1 diabetes. Each year, over 15,000 children are diagnosed with diabetes; that’s 40 children every day.