By Ricky Laxa
Staff Writer
Z Crew, a team of fitness trainers from different gyms and weekly attendees to the event, held a one-day ‘Charity Exercise for a Cause’ at the Chai Al Dhaha Hall of Radisson Blu Hotel on 11 March, spearheaded by its team leader Blanche Bravo.
“The idea was suggested by our mentor Ricky to hold a one free class and request attendees to bring kids and baby essentials such as diapers, milk, clothes and toys for the children in the shelter run by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA),” commented Bravo. The campaign started two weeks back and gathered awareness among fitness groups and inspired others to organize individual team charity workouts.
Among those present were regular attendees and their guests who were treated to an hour and half of pure workout and fun. The warm up was led by a fitness trainer and mentor of the group Ricky Laxa, followed by sets of Zumba dances from trainers Rowena Atienza, Ronna Pacia and Jamie Red. The presenters were also joined on stage by Ida Pellaud, a mentor of Z Crew and Dennis Apolonio, a great supporter of the team for years. Food was also brought in by some of the attendees and shared with everyone after the workout.
Representatives from POLO and OWWA arrived at the venue immediately after the occasion, gathered the donations and arranged for its transfer to the shelter. Speaking on the occasion, Labor Attaché Mustafa extended his gratitude to ZCrew for their initiative and effort to help women and children in the shelter. For their part, ZCrew expressed thanks to the trainers, Nympha Luat, Leo Capiendo and Ga See Marie for their assistance during the event and to The Times Kuwait for their support.
ZCrew meets every Friday at the Chai Al Dhaha Ballroom of Radisson Blu Hotel from 8:30 am till 10:00 am under the leadership of Bravo and sponsorship of Mrs. Pellaud.
