“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop
Life Leadership has truly evolved into something incredible. From helping set people free from their debts to giving many the opportunity to obtain complete financial freedom, the “money itch” that needs scratching the most in our society is definitely getting the attention that it requires. On the other hand, however, one of the most widely- and quickly-accepted projects in Life Leadership’s history has been the Life on Life Initiative. The impact that one community of extraordinary people is having on individuals around the world is awe-inspiring. And to start 2016 off with a bang, Life Leadership and All Grace Outreach are putting on their biggest project to date!
Those who attended the Life Leadership Fall Convention in October 2015 will not easily forget the talks that AGO Spokesman Chris Swanson so passionately delivered. Over that weekend, thousands of Life Leadership Members across North America committed to taking part in the first-ever Life on Life Push-Up Contest to support some AMAZING causes around the world–including the surprise Pennsylvania Project–by raising $100,000 in 24 hours! Now that the contest is upon us, we want to make sure that you have all of the details that you need to make this fundraiser the best one yet! Whether you have done push-ups religiously…or raised funds like crazy…or maybe life got in the way and you totally forgot–wherever you find yourself, there’s a place just for you! And more importantly, it’s not too late! 🙂
The challenge will take place at all three event locations over Life Leadership’s New Year’s Summit weekend (Jan. 22-24, 2016). Each participant needs to print off a Pledge Form from the Life Leadership website (Login>My Business>My Forms>Enrollment>#15); and throughout the rest of the time leading up to the contest, participants are encouraged to ask friends, family and fans to pledge a certain amount of money for each push-up completed by the participant.
One-Time Donations
As is also normal with this kind of heartwarming project, many prospective contributors may prefer to simply make a one-time donation. If this is the case, all donations are tax-deductible and may be submitted in one of three ways:
- If the donor wants to donate with either a Credit or Debit Card, or through ACH from their bank account, they may do so at www.youcaring.com/PA-Project.
- If the donor prefers to donate with a Check or a Money Order, they may write it out to AGO (All Grace Outreach) and write “PA Project” in the Memo area. Checks and Money Orders should then be mailed to:
- All Grace Outreach, 200 Commonwealth Court, Cary, NC 27511
- If the donor wishes to give cash, the participant may then send the money using either of the first two methods. They may also elect to send the money directly to Life Leadership from their bank account by utilizing the “ACH Payments” tab under “My Account” on the Life Leadership website. If using this method, “PA Project” needs to be indicated in the Invoice area.
Push-Up Contest Participants
As the title suggests, this upcoming Push-up Contest is just that–a contest! Not only will everyone be able to contribute and make a difference through the Pennsylvania Project, but there will also be prizes for the male and female winners of three different components of the contest itself–with a grand prize of an all-expense-paid mission trip with Chris Swanson to the beautiful South American country of Chile for both the male and female winners.
Following are some of the rules to guide you as you prepare to do your best and make a difference with this challenge. Note that there will be a follow-up blog post later this week and an email blast sent out to make everyone aware of when the website page mentioned is live.
- To raise funds for the Pennsylvania Project, login to lifeleadership.com, click on the “My Business” tab, then “My Forms,” then “Enrollment,” and print off the Life on Life Push-up Contest Pledge Form under number 15. Each donor has the option to decide how much money they want to pledge per push-up, and then each participant will go back after the event is over to collect the donations based on how many push-ups they successfully completed. All donations are tax-deductible and may be submitted in one of three ways:
- If the donor wants to donate with either a Credit or Debit Card, or through ACH from their bank account, they may do so at www.youcaring.com/PA-Project.
- If the donor prefers to donate with a Check or a Money Order, they may write it out to AGO (All Grace Outreach) and write “PA Project” in the Memo area. Checks and Money Orders should then be mailed to:
- All Grace Outreach, 200 Commonwealth Court, Cary, NC 27511.
- If the donor fulfills their pledge in cash, the participant may then send the money using either of the first two methods. They may also elect to send the money directly to Life Leadership from their bank account by utilizing the “ACH Payments” tab under “My Account” on the Life Leadership website. If using this method, “PA Project” needs to be indicated in the Invoice area.
- Each participant will be required to pre-register as a contestant for the Push-up Contest–noting the location that they’ll be attending and their gender–on the Life Leadership website by Friday, January 22nd, 2016, at 12pm EST.
- You can register for the contest by logging into your Life Leadership website and clicking Push Up Registration on the main landing page:
- The Push-up Contest will be conducted on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016, in pre-determined areas at the convention. Each CAB Coordinator team will have a designated time to assemble and complete their push-ups.
- At the contest check-in, each participant will hand in a copy of their Pledge Form and will be required to sign a liability statement before beginning.
- Only Life Leadership Members that are present at the convention are eligible to win the all-expense-paid trip or any of the prizes; but if anyone wants to participate in the Push-up Contest from home to support the Life on Life Pennsylvania Project, they are more than welcome to do so.
- Each of the following three components of the Push-up Contest will constitute one third of the final score:
- Total number of Push-ups completed consecutively in cadence by the participant.
- Total Pledges raised before Friday, January 22nd, 2016, at 12pm EST.
- Average amount of Money pledged per Push-up.
- There will be both a male and female winner in each category, and the male and female that rank the highest overall will win a place on the all-expense-paid mission trip to Chile with Chris Swanson. The mission trip will take place from June 4-11, 2016. Because of a limited number of spots on the mission trip, only the male and female individuals who win the contest will be able to go.
- The winners from each category and the winners of the all-expense-paid trip will be announced Saturday night after everything has been tallied up.
*All participants that are seriously competing for the all-expense-paid mission trip should have a passport or be in the process of applying for one by the New Year’s Summit weekend.
Once the New Year’s Summit weekend has concluded, all participants are encouraged to send the collected pledges in, using one of the three methods mentioned earlier, by January 31st, 2016. The Pennsylvania Project will be coordinated to take place while the couple is away for a week in March 2016. If interested in volunteering your time and skills to help with this project (either as staff at the Convention or at the actual event in PA), please be sure to send an email to newhavenproject2015@gmail.com or zach.frey@lifeleadership.com. Life Leadership is looking forward to hosting this first-ever Life on Life Push-up Contest, but the true success of this Life on Life Event will be determined by those who decide to join together and do their part in making it a reality. Whether you can raise $1 or $10,000, you can make a difference in many lives–so get out there and start practicing your push-ups! 🙂
And here is the one-and-only, Chris Swanson, to check in on you and show you what a real push-up looks like! 😉
Catherine Redden says
I am so happy, excited, and challenged by this Life On Life initiative! It does my heart good to be part of this organization! I am cheering on each and every member working and looking to help those in need.
Ryan Blakely says
This is very exciting! I’m super stoked to see you guys down there. Contests to raise money for a good cause is genius. Glad to be part of this Life changing cause!
Michael Mixa says
Are there age groups!
Zach Frey says
Michael,
No, it will be determined by gender only. 🙂
Thanks!
Chris Swanson says
The guy doing the video needs a little more passion! Other than that, this thing is going to make history!
Michelle says
FIRED UP!! Mr. Chris Swanson has such a gift of combining creativity, enthusiasm and his personal talents with causes that honor God. Thanks Chris for your example AND the push up challenge…..I’m pumped up!
Michelle
Tony DeLeon says
Can’t wait to do my part. It’s a comin’ soon. Practice practice practice!
Karleen says
Love this inspirational video! I’m so pumped I’m getting down to do a set of pushups right now in the middle of the night! Just wondering if anyone can tell me what the predicted winning amount of pushups might be in the female division? Just want to know what I’m up against! 🙂
Zach Frey says
Hey Karleen!
We’re so glad that you’re participating. Unfortunately, we have no idea what the competition will be like, but I’ll be wishing you the best! 🙂