CrossFit Arlington Heights Million Meter Marathon Set to Benefit American Brain Tumor Association

Area athletes will log 1 million meters, or more than 620 miles, November 21 - 22 during The Million Meter Marathon hosted by Elite Athletic Development | CrossFit Arlington Heights, 12 West College Drive, Arlington Heights. The event will raise funds to support the American Brain Tumor Association, the first national nonprofit organization working to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.

First-time, casual and competitive rowers will log meters through the night, with the goal to post the final meters by 10 a.m. There will be additional surprises along the way - including CrossFit workouts, a silent auction, and more.

Reserve your spot with a minimum donation of $25 to the ABTA, or by collecting pledges from family, friends, neighbors & co-workers for every meter you row. If you can't row, you can still participate:

> Donate. Visit http://www.abta.org/get-involved/events/million-meter-marathon.html and make a donation, or drop cash or checks (please make checks payable to the American Brain Tumor Association) in the donation jug at EAD | CFAH.

> Silent Auction. Either donate an item or service to the event Silent Auction or make a generous bid on one of the donated items. Every dollar raised in the Silent Auction directly benefits the ABTA.

> Fuel. Contribute food & drink to support the athletes throughout the night, and / or to the Saturday morning breakfast buffet.

The ABTA notes that almost 70,000 new cases of brain cancer were diagnosed in 2013, and almost 700,000 people in the United States were living with the diagnosis of a primary brain or central nervous system tumor. You support will make a difference.

For more information on The Million Meter Marathon, call 847.394.8110 or email karen@eadperformancecenter.com.