Work Out for Will
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Fri 30th January 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to sweat for a great cause at the fourth annual "Work Out for Will" virtual fundraiser, taking place throughout January 2026, culminating in a special event on January 30th, in Stuttgart, Arkansas! Join us in remembering William Mitchell on what would have been his fourth birthday by participating in a workout of your choice, whether it’s a challenging 4.4-mile run (inspired by his birth weight) or a CrossFit routine designed to get your heart pumping. This inspiring event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports the WM Foundation, which has been making a significant impact in Arkansas County since its inception.
Signing up is free, but we encourage donations to help fund local needs and initiatives. Plus, all participants will be entered into a prize drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize! Together, let's honor William's legacy and make a difference in the lives of others. Spread the love and join us in this uplifting event that combines fitness, community, and compassion!
Signing up is free, but we encourage donations to help fund local needs and initiatives. Plus, all participants will be entered into a prize drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize! Together, let's honor William's legacy and make a difference in the lives of others. Spread the love and join us in this uplifting event that combines fitness, community, and compassion!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON JANUARY 30, 2026 FOR OUR FOURTH ANNUAL "WORK OUT FOR WILL" VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE WM FOUNDATION!
Sign up and work out with us virtually from wherever you are in memory of William Mitchell on his fourth birthday, January 30th. Consider doing the cross fit work out below or walking/running 4.4 miles (since Will was 4lb 4 oz at birth) or whatever work out you'd like!
All those who sign up will be entered into a PRIZE DRAWING TO WIN $1,000 CASH PRIZE! Sign up is free, but _WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE WM FOUNDATION_. Click the donate button or mail a check made payable to WM Foundation to PO Box 634, Stuttgart, AR 72160. ALL PROCEEDS will be used to support local needs within Arkansas County! We will announce the winner of the prize drawing on the WM Foundation Facebook page.
SUGGESTED CROSSFIT WORK OUT CREATED IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MITCHELL:
* 1 mile weighted vest run
* 5 Rounds
* 5 power cleans @155#
* 10 Burpee devil press single arm 50# dumbbell
* 15 toe to bar
* 20 box jumps 24 inches
* 25 calorie bike
* 30 double under
* 1 mile weighted vest run
MORE ABOUT THE WM FOUNDATION:
The WM Foundation was created in memory of William Mitchell Gardner, son of Bennett and Julie Gardner, who went to be with Jesus shortly after he was born. The purpose of the WM Foundation is to spread Christ-like love by supporting local needs within Arkansas County, the community where William would have grown up. Since our founding in 2022, the WM Foundation has:
1 . Donated a total of $85,246.80 directly to the Arkansas County Community!
2. Given away 1,755 new books to children ages birth through 6 years old (while also providing developmental screening and education on the importance of reading in early childhood.)
3. Supported 6 individual families within the Arkansas County Community experiencing financial hardship, devastating medical diagnoses, or lost their homes in house fires.
4. Partnered with the 14 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS who are doing amazing work in the Arkansas County Community! (In no particular order)
-Hope of the Delta pregnancy center
-Restoration of Hope domestic violence shelter
-ARM 180 Recovery Ministry
-Celebrate Recovery
-Women Addiction Recovery Ministry
-Stuttgart Gloves Not Guns Boxing Program
-Patillo Developmental Center
-Easterseals Developmental Center
-Personal Pep Rally Joy Mail for cancer patients in Arkansas County
-ICCM Food Bank
-Caring and Sharing Food Bank
-The C.A.L.L. Foster Care program
-Youth Empowered to Succeed (Y.E.S.) Program for Arkansas County public schools
-Angel Tree Christmas Gift program
All of the above has been done in loving memory of William Mitchell Gardner because of our generous donors! To God be all the glory! We are looking forward to meeting more community needs this year, but we need your help!
1 Corinthians 13:13 "But the greatest of these is love."
Sign up and work out with us virtually from wherever you are in memory of William Mitchell on his fourth birthday, January 30th. Consider doing the cross fit work out below or walking/running 4.4 miles (since Will was 4lb 4 oz at birth) or whatever work out you'd like!
All those who sign up will be entered into a PRIZE DRAWING TO WIN $1,000 CASH PRIZE! Sign up is free, but _WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE WM FOUNDATION_. Click the donate button or mail a check made payable to WM Foundation to PO Box 634, Stuttgart, AR 72160. ALL PROCEEDS will be used to support local needs within Arkansas County! We will announce the winner of the prize drawing on the WM Foundation Facebook page.
SUGGESTED CROSSFIT WORK OUT CREATED IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MITCHELL:
* 1 mile weighted vest run
* 5 Rounds
* 5 power cleans @155#
* 10 Burpee devil press single arm 50# dumbbell
* 15 toe to bar
* 20 box jumps 24 inches
* 25 calorie bike
* 30 double under
* 1 mile weighted vest run
MORE ABOUT THE WM FOUNDATION:
The WM Foundation was created in memory of William Mitchell Gardner, son of Bennett and Julie Gardner, who went to be with Jesus shortly after he was born. The purpose of the WM Foundation is to spread Christ-like love by supporting local needs within Arkansas County, the community where William would have grown up. Since our founding in 2022, the WM Foundation has:
1 . Donated a total of $85,246.80 directly to the Arkansas County Community!
2. Given away 1,755 new books to children ages birth through 6 years old (while also providing developmental screening and education on the importance of reading in early childhood.)
3. Supported 6 individual families within the Arkansas County Community experiencing financial hardship, devastating medical diagnoses, or lost their homes in house fires.
4. Partnered with the 14 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS who are doing amazing work in the Arkansas County Community! (In no particular order)
-Hope of the Delta pregnancy center
-Restoration of Hope domestic violence shelter
-ARM 180 Recovery Ministry
-Celebrate Recovery
-Women Addiction Recovery Ministry
-Stuttgart Gloves Not Guns Boxing Program
-Patillo Developmental Center
-Easterseals Developmental Center
-Personal Pep Rally Joy Mail for cancer patients in Arkansas County
-ICCM Food Bank
-Caring and Sharing Food Bank
-The C.A.L.L. Foster Care program
-Youth Empowered to Succeed (Y.E.S.) Program for Arkansas County public schools
-Angel Tree Christmas Gift program
All of the above has been done in loving memory of William Mitchell Gardner because of our generous donors! To God be all the glory! We are looking forward to meeting more community needs this year, but we need your help!
1 Corinthians 13:13 "But the greatest of these is love."
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Work Out for Will Virtual Fundraiser
Free
While this event is free, please consider making a donation to the WM Foundation. All proceeds go to benefit local needs within Arkansas County!
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