{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"MVMNT4LIFE","title":"Episode 36: The Hero Fund – Giving Back to Our Community","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1158,"description":"MVMNT4LIFE Podcast Episode: The Hero Fund – Giving Back to Our Community\nHost: Kolby Krystofik\nEpisode Summary:\nIn this episode of the MVMNT4LIFE podcast, Kolby takes a solo deep dive into the Hero Fund – a unique initiative at Oxnard Movement and CrossFit Ventura designed to support members and the Ventura County community. Rooted in the gym’s core values of integrity, doing the right thing, and family, the Hero Fund is an embodiment of what it means to build and sustain a supportive and uplifting culture.\nKolby explains what the Hero Fund is, how it’s funded, and the various ways it’s used to help members and the broader community. From membership sponsorships during times of hardship to supporting local causes and community members, the Hero Fund is a powerful tool for creating positive change.\nKey Highlights:\n00:32 – Introduction to the Hero Fund and its alignment with Oxnard MVMNTs core values\n02:38 – Ways Kolby moved last week: CrossFit, pickleball, and hiking\n04:14 – Three key uses of the Hero Fund:\nIntra-Member Fund: Covers 50% of a member’s gym fees for up to three months during financial hardship.\nHero Fund Scholarship: Provides new members with six to eight personal training sessions and two months of CrossFit membership.\nCommunity Acts of Kindness: Quarterly contributions to local causes, families, or individuals in need.\n08:27 – Examples of Hero Fund impact:\nMembership sponsorships for those experiencing job transitions, family challenges, or loss.\nSupport for causes like food drives, holiday events, and financial contributions for medical or accessibility needs.\n10:55 – How the Hero Fund is funded:\n1% of all gym memberships\nMerchandise sales from Hero Fund apparel\nContributions from members and the local community\n13:14 – Goals for the Hero Fund:\nGrowing the fund’s reach\nTransitioning to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for tax-deductible contributions\nIncreasing awareness among members and the Ventura County community\nCall to Action:\nIf you or someone you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kLeMIADdb5lPqSG7gAWCuXTnSbH68G0dv2enZ-7oXQw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83M2E0/MThlYmQ5MDlmNDg3/ZmU1MmU4MWZkMzVh/M2ZmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}