Fight the Fusion 2020 Update

Last year I started an annual fundraising campaign to help bring awareness to arthritic illnesses like Ankylosing Spondylitis. We had a bunch of amazing prizes, many from local vendors, and encouraged people to show how they #FightTheFusion in their daily lives and make a small donation to Arthritis Research Canada. 

While fundraising for various chronic illness organizations still remains a necessary part of healthcare research, the situation with Covid-19 has become a top priority. 

Although we have a gorgeous donated photo of the Aurora Borealis that was going to be given as a draw prize, we knew early on that this fundraiser would not look the same this year. 

So instead of campaigning for donations, we are asking that you continue to share your photos of how you Fight the Fusion AND tell a candid story about how you are handling the isolation. We are not asking for donations this year. I think 2020 will be a year where every single person struggles financially and medically. Show us how you are fighting your own medical battle with acts of kindness, uplifting stories, funny or inspiring isolation photos, and how you are staying safe during a novel crisis. Show us why being #highriskcovid19 is not all bleak and boring, but instead how much strength it takes to stay calm while being high risk. 

The donated photo will be put into next year's Fight the Fusion week draw prizes. 

Fight the Fusion week officially starts on April 27th - this year will be an awareness campaign only. We would love your participation! 

Stay safe. 

FtF Prize Pack #2

It is day 2 of Fight the Fusion.

We are so grateful to have such a fantastic main sponsor for this event. Christa, who is one of the founders of The Beam by Nimbleback has graciously offered to help sponsor the event.

Not only has Nimbleback donated one of their soft beams to one lucky prize winner, but they have also committed to donating part of the proceeds of Beams sold during this week to Arthritis Research Canada.

I use the beam in many of my yoga sessions. It helps to relax tense muscles along the spine and shoulder blades and opens up these joints, depending on where I lie on it. They have three products, the original beam, a gentler version, and a travel size!
When my back is particularly stiff, I lie on the beam for upwards of 15 minutes to help open up my hips and my shoulder blades. I can't wait to try the new gentler beam!!

Make sure to head over to the website and order yours! It will become your new best friend on the yoga mat AND if you order by May 4th, part of the proceeds will go to Arthritis Research Canada AND it will enter you in to win one of our other incredible prize packs. Just be sure to mention that you purchased your Beam for the Fight the Fusion fundraiser so you are entered into the draw!

Did I mention that Nimbleback is a Canadian company?
It is a perfect sponsor for this fundraiser as it focuses on spine health, SI joint and hips, and shoulder blades -> which are all commonly affected by Ankylosing Spondylitis. We are so honoured and proud to have Nimbleback as a partner in this fundraiser!!