Created by senior Charlotte Mooney and hosted through Energeia Boot Camp, Boot Camp Cancer Society met for a charity event for the American Cancer Society on Nov. 4 at Malibu Bluffs Park.
The day consisted of music, a workout and a raffle for prizes. The goal was not only to raise funds for cancer research, but also to promote a healthy lifestyle. The event reached 42 participants and raised $1,038.
According to Mooney, the event was a great success. This was partially because Mooney created the workout routines to fit a variety of experience levels.
“The energy was so awesome, and everybody was so enthusiastic and so happy to be there,” Mooney said. “I was so humbled by the people and just the love and the energy that was there.”
After the boot camp, participants enjoyed coffee donated by Coffee Bean and bagels donated by Trader Joe’s. The event continued with raffles, including 25 T-shirts that read “Boot Camp Fighting Cancer,” two Malibu Surf Shack’s free kayak rental certificates and a special discount voucher for Energeia Boot Camp.
“It has been so great,” Mooney said. “Such wonderful, wonderful people have come into my life. I love giving back with the non-profit and that is why I wanted to do it. I wanted to connect with the community more and give back.”
Mooney chose to support the American Cancer Society to raise awareness of how a healthy lifestyle can lead to the reduced likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer.
“I have a soft spot for cancer,” Mooney said.
“It’s a disease that’s so prevalent, and maintaining a healthy weight and an active lifestyle can decrease your chances of cancer about 14 to 20 percent. It’s not just being physically fit, but fueling your body correctly. All that will help decrease cancer risk.”
Mooney is not new to teaching exercise and guiding people to a healthier lifestyle. She has been interested in fitness since she was 16, and was licensed soon after that. Mooney is currently the student fitness manager at Pepperdine and has been teaching exercise and fitness for six years.
Mooney plans to continue the Energeia Boot Camp program after she graduates.
“Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a more blessed or perfect morning on a Sunday,” Mooney said. “It was so great and I can’t wait to do it again.”
She also plans to make Boot Camp Fighting Cancer an annual event, as well as another non-profit event for a different cause in the summer.
