Fundraiser for H.E.E.A.L. and “Praying for Nina”
March 17, 2011 Category: Blog 5 Comments 
Today's Workout
AMRAP 20
15 Push-ups
12 Ring Dips
9 Push Press 115/85lb
Top Performances: Christos 5 (+2), Lucas 4 (+15+12+6)
![Nina[1]](http://www.crossfitgoodland.com/wp/wp-content/import/6a0111690ec1ea970c0147e349e88e970b-500wi "Nina[1]")
Nina Fredeen
February 23, 2005 - February 21, 2011
"Nina is like a ray of sunshine. Once you meet her, it is hard not to fall in love and want to spend time with her. She is warm, full of sass and sweetness, with the most contagious sense of humor. It is hard to be around Nina and not smile, even when she is beastly! Her heart is generous and she is eager to be happy, even in the middle of turmoil. Nina's presence, like sunshine, brightens everything!" – Rosy Freeden (Nina's mother)
CrossFit Goodland and H.E.E.A.L. have teamed up to raise funds and support for some great local causes through the medium of a competitive workout. On Saturday, April 30th we will be hitting a WOD called "Nina" to honor Nina Freeden, who recently died from an inoperable brainstem tumor at the age of 5 just shy of her 6th birthday. Sign-up will cost 25$ and proceeds will benefit both H.E.E.A.L. and "Praying for Nina." The workout will be released next week, but you can sign up with the link at the bottom of the page.
What is H.E.E.A.L.?
Hope through Exercise, Energy, and Art for Life will serve as a facility in the Santa Barbara community that offers an alternative to traditional talk-therapy when dealing with grief and loss. We will focus on creative and physical outlets involving exercise, energy and art to advocate healthy and holistic healing.
Sign up here.
So I signed up for this event, but the sign up thing said I had 80 dollars in my account? If that’s 80 fake dollars and no actual money is going to the charity let me know, and I’ll just give you 25 cash next time I come in cause I’d actually like to make sure my fee is going to the whole purpose of the cause. Also totally bummed I missed the workout today looked fun, cramming for finals is so shitty.
Yea the 80 dollars is not actually on your account. We can talk next time you come in. I used to charge elements fees incorrectly throught mindbody…
Sweet man. Look forward to it. Hopefully will be in tomorrow.
So wonderful that you’re doing this Nick!
I might be wrong, but I’m pretty sure Nina made it to her 6th birthday – brave soul. I’m glad we are doing something in her honor.
Awesome event Nick I love it.
@ Cristina she had her party, but missed her birthday by a few days…I am so happy to have a coach as amazing as you. Thank you for planning this.