The 2026 Row Off: Battle of the Gyms is just around the corner on Saturday, April 25th!
UFit Kingston's Row Off: Battle of the Gyms brings together local fitness communities for a little friendly competition and a lot of heart. Teams of four will take on a 12,000m row, with each athlete completing 3,000m, racing for the fastest time and bragging rights.
This year the gym will be Harper Naylor and her family. Harper has a rare genetic mutation called HEATR5B, a severe neurological condition that affects brain development and function. She is non verbal, unable to ingest food orally, and faces significant developmental and motor challenges. Despite everything she faces, Harper is known for being the happiest little girl. The Naylor family has already experienced unimaginable loss, having lost their firstborn son to the same mutation at just six months old. This year, our community is coming together to support Harper and her family.
UFit Kingston are directing their proceeds to KidsInclusive, formerly known as the Child Development Centre, of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC).
Last year, the group raised $9,500 for the National Gaucher Foundation of Canada.
Enjoy drinks, snacks, and a chance to win an incredible raffle prize valued at $1,450! It’s going to be an amazing afternoon for a great cause. See you on April 25th!
How you can help:
Donations can be made until the end of April by cash, over the phone, online or cheque:
- Payable to: University Hospitals Kingston Foundation
- Memo: KidsInclusive - Row Off in honour of Harper Naylor
About KidsInclusive
KidsInclusive, formerly known as the Child Development Centre, is located at Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Hotel Dieu Hospital site and is one of 21 Children’s Treatment Centres in Ontario. For over 45 years we have proudly provided rehabilitation and support services for children and youth with physical, neurological and/or developmental challenges in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington counties as well as communities in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties. Some of our specialty services support children and youth in Prince Edward and Hastings counties. KidsInclusive and our pediatricians also provide services in partnership with Ininew Patient Services at Hotel Dieu Hospital and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority to serve children and youth from the Weeneebayko Area and communities along the western coasts of James Bay and Hudson Bay. We believe that the family is the expert on their child and that their participation is integral to the success of our services.
KidsInclusive is proud of the highly qualified and dedicated staff at KidsInclusive who work collaboratively with the children and youth, their families and partner agencies in our community. There are more then 80 staff at KidsInclusive; most are frontline therapists/ clinicians with specialised pediatric training.
About UFit Kingston
UFIT High Performance Centre is a fitness and training facility located conveniently in west-end Kingston. They love that the fitness and health industry makes a positive impact in people’s lives and no matter your goal, they’re here to make it happen. Their mission is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment, whether you’re taking part in personal training, fitness classes, athletic training, clinical services or simply wish to shop at their lululemon boutique.