LISTEN: Fitness Factor Limavady launched to raise funds for Cancer Focus NI

by Gráinne Connolly

The Fitness Factor has been launched for people in Limavady and it's surrounding areas to encourage them to kick off 2018 with the focus of getting fit. 

However, in the process of the challenge participants will also be raising funds for the local Cancer Focus NI branch which will go towards helping people within the community. 

The Fitness Challenge fundraiser has been organised by Emma McCann, the Community Fundraising officer with Cancer Focus NI, and she's teamed up with CrossFit Limavady, led by Andy Chapman and Michael Walsh, to deliver a full 6 week programme. 

She's been telling Q Radio about how the challenge will work: 

Emma's hoping that by taking part in the fitness challenge, it will encourage a change in the participants lifestyles that they will continue to embrace even when the challenge is completed. 

Further to this, an increase in exercise can also help prevent certain types of cancer: 

All of the money raised through the challenge will be invested in Cancer Focus NI based in the local area, therefore those taking part and fundraising will ultimately be helping their own community. 

The first night of the challenge will begin on Tuesday January 9 when all 20 participants will have their measurements recorded. 

They will then go on to attend weekly fitness classes and group sessions, stick to a healthy eating plan that will be provided and offered tips and advice that will help them for the duration of the 6 weeks. 

There is still limited spaces to be filled before Tuesday when the challenge will commence. 

Those interested can get in contact with Emma by calling 07731375022, however it's important to get in touch asap. 

Listen to Q Radio journalist Gráinne Connolly's full interview with Emma McCann below where you'll here more details of the challenge and the fundraising initiative behind it: