Highlights from Rock the Row 2023

Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023

One of the most motivational aspects of the Survivor Fitness community is the way our partners and advocates rally together to support participants in their recovery journey. For the past decade, we’ve been amazed by the various ways people have donated their time and money (and in some cases, sweat) to sponsor scholarships for participants.

Rock the Row has become one of our cornerstone events. Former participants, trainers, board members, and advocates for Survivor Fitness all come together in teams to compete in a relay-style rowing competition. Leading up to the event, participants raise funds to help their team reach their goal to support Survivor Fitness participants. 

Highlights from Rock the Row Knoxville

Last month, we hosted our inaugural Rock the Row Knoxville at Performance Training, Inc.  Participants showed up early to begin the 20,000 and 30,000-meter competition. Here are a few highlights from the 2023 Rock the Row in Knoxville:

  • We had 13 teams (nearly 130 people) attend this event. 
  • Collectively, the teams rowed more than 260,000 meters! 
  • Rock the Row Knoxville blew its fundraising goal out of the water, raising more than $34,000 during this year’s event. 

Our hosts, Performance Training Inc., took first place in this year’s competition, and it was a blast watching each of the teams give it their all. 

Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023
Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023
Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023
Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023
Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023
Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023
Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Knoxville 2023

Highlights from Rock the Row Nashville 

The event in Knoxville was hard to top, but participants in Rock the Row Nashville definitely gave them a “row” for their money. Here are a few of the highlights from the 2023 Rock the Row in Nashville:

  • There were 7 teams (70 people) in attendance. 
  • Each team rowed a full marathon (a little over 42,000 meters). 
  • CrossFit Freeflow took first place at Nashville’s Rock the Row as well, completing in 2 hours and 17 minutes. 
  • The generosity from our Nashville community was terrific, with teams raising nearly $50,000 through the event. 

Here are a few favorite moments from our Nashville community rowing it out for Survivor Fitness participants: 

Rock the Row Fundraising Event participants pose for photo in Nashville
participants of Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event in Nashville
people watching happy woman rowing at Rock the Row Nashville
man using rowing machine at Rock the Row Nashville
people watching woman rowing at Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event
6 Rock the Row participants stand together for photo
3 women participants posing at Rock the Row Survivor Fitness Fundraising Event

Join us at Rock the Row in Chattanooga

Want to participate in our next Rock the Row event this year?  There’s still time to sign up for our next event in Chattanooga—where you and nine of your friends will go head-to-head to see who can row the fastest and raise the most, all to benefit cancer survivors in these communities! To learn more additional details or to register, please click here.

You can also stay updated on future Survivor Fitness events by signing up for our newsletter.

Help Us Grow the Survivor Fitness Community

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Are you a Survivor Fitness participant who has found a community here with us? We are always looking for volunteers who can help us spread the word about our program. The more survivors we can become connected to, the more people we can help and the more lives we can change together. You can be a part of that movement! If you’re ready to get involved, here are a few ways you can help support and grow the Survivor Fitness community.

Post on Social Media

Social media gives us a platform to share, inspire, and connect. You can use your platform to share your Survivor Fitness experience with your network or simply share our posts, stories, and information. You never know who is following along with you. They could know a cancer survivor or be one themselves. Sharing only takes a few seconds and could make a world of difference in someone’s life when they aren’t sure of their next step. 

Share Your Experience with Your Medical Team

Your medical team works with cancer survivors daily who could benefit from the community and resources here at Survivor Fitness. We would love to provide you with informational materials to pass along to your providers and would be more than happy to connect with them to explain the benefits and details of our program. Your medical team could play a significant role in getting the word out!

Serve as a Speaker at Events

No one tells the Survivor Fitness story quite like our participants. You can relay firsthand what this program has meant to you and how it’s helped you in this stage of your life. We can do our best to share as much information as possible, but what other survivors will be drawn to the most are the heartfelt stories about your firsthand experiences as a Survivor Fitness participant. Your story could be the one that inspires someone to reach out to learn more.  

Attend Survivor Fitness Events and Invite Others

Attending Survivor Fitness events helps us to get the word out in several different ways. You can invite your friends and family, share the event to your social media accounts, and share photos of the fun that our community is having together. Events allow us to connect with others, giving us the facetime that we need to share our mission and help as many people as we can. 

Become a Brand Ambassador

By staying in touch with your Survivor Fitness family and sharing your experience, you can help other survivors just like you by volunteering to be a brand ambassador. To become a brand ambassador, you simply spread the word. Through various channels, you can share your Survivor Fitness story with your peers, doctors, support groups, and anyone else who you feel could benefit from hearing about your experience. Decide what feels most natural to you, and begin sharing! Our team will provide you with materials to help you spread the word, and we will be here to support you every step of the way. 

Are You a Cancer Survivor?

Survivor Fitness works with cancer survivors to help them regain their health and wellness through one-on-one personal training and nutritional support. We walk alongside you to progress your post-treatment recovery, empowering you to take control of your healing journey. Connect with us today to learn more!