This is what 24 Hours of heroes is about…

Alexandra House

Established in 1976, Alexandra House is a critical organization based in Blaine, MN that empowers victims of domestic and sexual violence and inspires social change through education, support, and advocacy.

Alexandra House provides safety and support to our community with legal advocacy, support services, violence prevention programming, elder abuse services, and community education and training.

They exist because…

  • 1 in 3 women Minnesotan women will experience sexual or domestic violence in their lifetime.

  • 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year; 90% of them are eyewitnesses

  • 1 in 7 women and 1 in 18 men have been stalked by an intimate partner in their lifetime

  • 1 in 4 will experience sexual violence.

Our IMPACT

With the support of our sponsors, gym members, event participants, and our greater community, the 2023 24 Hours of Heroes event raised $21,000 directly for Alexandra House and the clients they serve.

With last year’s support, Alexandra House can:

  • Support critical housing expenses for 20 families;

  • Provide advocacy for 40 victims and survivors; or

  • Ensure 200 victims & survivors are cared for

Gifford Fitness

With grassroots and community-centered origins, Gifford Fitness builds better people. Our mission at Gifford Fitness is to provide people the care, love and respect that they need to be the healthiest, happiest version of themselves.

This requires the highest level of coaching and engagement possible, and we develop and empower our staff members as such.

24 Hours of heroes

Hosted by Gifford Fitness in New Brighton, MN, 24 Hours of Heroes is an annual team-based community fitness event that raises financial support and awareness for Alexandra House.

The event revolves around community, teamwork, and health and participants work together to complete 24 workouts in 24 hours.

Recruit your team, reserve your camper van, block off June 22-23, and get ready to raise $50,000 for Alexandra House in what is sure to be an incredible event!

OUR GOAL

We believe in setting and working strategically towards BIG goals. We are willing to challenge ourselves, take risks, and lean on our community for support for our cause.

Our goal for our 2024 event is to raise $50,000 in direct financial contributions to Alexandra House. This will more than DOUBLE our impact.