Fitness for Festive Joy

Hello! My name is Jamon Harvell, and I’m excited to launch the "Fitness for Festive Joy" challenge to make this holiday season special for children in need. Fitness has always been a big part of my life, and I wanted to use that passion to give back in a meaningful way. By taking on physical challenges chosen by donors, I hope to raise funds to bring joy and support to kids this Christmas.

Every year, I look forward to the holiday season, but I know it can be a challenging time for families going through tough situations. This year, I want to help make sure that children, especially those facing difficult times, feel the magic of the season. With the funds we raise, we’ll be able to provide gifts and essentials for kids in the Greater Memphis Area, creating happy moments that can make a lasting impact.

I believe in the power of community, and I’m excited to invite you all to join me in this challenge. Whether it’s through a small donation or spreading the word, every bit of support helps bring smiles to these kids' faces and shows them that they deserve the same Christmas joy as any other child. Thank you for helping make this Christmas unforgettable for these amazing kids.

Every donation made toward the Fitness For Festive Joy Challenge follows a tier-based system. Each tier includes specific exercises that I’ll complete based on your donation amount, with no need to mix and match. Simply select the tier that matches your donation, and I’ll take on all the exercises listed for that level!

Tier 1: $5 Donation

Push-Ups - 5 push-ups

Plank Hold - 10 seconds

Jumping Jacks - 5 jumping jacks

Burpees - 5 burpees

High Knees - 10 high knees

Tier 2: $10 Donation

Jump Rope - 1 minute

Squats - 5 squats

Sit-Ups - 10 sit-ups

Mountain Climbers - 5 mountain climbers

Tier 3: $15 Donation

Bicycle Crunches - 5 bicycle crunches

Wall Sit - 1 minute

Box Jumps - 5 box jumps

Tricep Dips - 5 tricep dips

Tier 4: $30 Donation

Handstand Hold - 15 seconds (wall support if needed)

Farmer’s Carry - 10 feet

Run/Walk - 1 mile

Kettlebell Swings - 5 kettlebell swings

Tier 5: $50 Donation

Pull-Ups - 5 pull-ups

Weighted Lunges - 10 lunges (with weights)

Medicine Ball Slams - 5 slams

Tier 6: $100 Donation

4-Mile Ruck March with 45 lbs

Explanation: A ruck march is a challenging endurance exercise where I walk a long distance carrying a weighted pack. In this case, I’ll complete a 4-mile march with a 45-pound pack on my back. This exercise builds strength, endurance, and mental toughness.

Join me in spreading holiday joy—select your tier, and let’s make this season unforgettable for kids in the Greater Memphis Area!