Philanthropic Involvement
At the Matrix, we are proud to give back to our community! Please click on any of the links below to check out our involvement in helping to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage people to make positive changes! Help us support our community & schools and the local, regional and national fundraising efforts for health awareness campaigns!
Valley Baby of the Month Calendar Be sure to pick up one of the Valley Baby of the Month calendars that are on sale! These calendars were put together by Heather Bookout Photography and are sure to be a HUGE hit for Christmas and into the New Year! 100% of the proceeds benefit The March of Dimes and inside you will find valuable coupons for local businesses, including The Matrix and bloom dancewear! Cost= $20
Salvation Army Angel Tree (2008, 2009): The Matrix adopted several angels this year and had sign-ups to bring in gifts for them! Thank you to everyone who donated their time, money, and thoughfulness to bring Christmas to less fortunate North Alabama children! This will be an annual event from now on, so be on the lookout every Christmas for sign-ups at the front desk!
Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG Day (October 2, 2009) Come join in a FREE Bootcamp Class at 10:00am on Friday, October 2, 2009 as we raise money and awareness for Cancer Research (You DO NOT have to be a member of the Fitness facility to participate!). You can make donations in honor or in memory of loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Click on the link to learn more about the National Campaign and then come join in the fun at The Matrix! There will be lot of giveaways and freebies, so come support finding a cure for cancer!
Swim for Melissa benefiting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Huntsville Hospital Womens and Childrens Hospital (August 2008, 2009): The Matrix donated all proceeds from Open Gym in August to this special cause! We also had a swim team consisting of 8 of our athletes compete in the swim competition--these team members raised money of their own to donate to Swim for Melissa! The proceeds are used to buy "Giraffe Beds" for the NICU and is very special and close to our hearts! Click here to learn more about the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund and other opportunities to support Huntsville Hospital.
The Jimmy League Annual Bream Rodeo Tournament (May 8, 2008)
The Matrix and Lite 96.9 Health Week (May 26-May 31, 2008)
Jacob's Engineering Health Fair: Redstone Arsenal: (Wed. June 18, 2008) Join the Matrix staff for the Jacob's Engineering Health Fair and find out about Fitness specials and upcoming events for you and your family!
The Huntsville Police Department vs The Huntsville Fire Department Annual Football Game! (Friday, June 27, 2008 7:00pm VBC Arena) Come out and support the annual half-time fundraiser football game of the HPD vs HFD at The Vipers Football game! The HPD has been using our facility to prepare for the game and to work out all their top secret winning plays! Be sure to check out the HPD jerseys...sponsored by The Matrix!!!
National Gymnastics Day to support The Children's Miracle Network (September 13, 2008) Stay tuned for how The Matrix will be involved to raise money for The Children's Miracle Network!!!!!