This March, the Ithaca College Fitness Center will be hosting our first annual workOUT which is an inclusive workout event that will serve as a fundraiserfor the OUT Foundation. This fundraiser will be held in the Ithaca College Fitness Center on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 11:00am – 1:00pm and is open to all Ithaca College students, faculty, and staff.
The OUT Foundation believes in removing the “barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals access and participation, ensuring their success, [and] are dedicated to nurturing, empowering, and celebrating LGBTQ+ bodies and minds, guaranteeing our community thrives.” They support LGBTQ+ individuals in a variety of outreach programs, including paying for gym memberships, financing gender affirming surgeries, and education of gym owners. More information about the OUTFoundation and OUTWOD can be found at their website, https://iamout.org/outwod/ .
While this event is a fundraiser for the work of the OUT Foundation, the Fitness Center will also be hosting a resource fair, to provide educational opportunities and connect the LGBTQ+ community of Ithaca College with area services and businesses which can assist in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. This is event is not just about education and fundraising, but also about fostering community.