Life Time Foundation Announces Move for a Life Time, the Next Chapter of its Annual Children's Health Fundraiser
Rhea-AI Summary
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) launches Move for a Life Time, a nationwide workout fundraiser on March 7, 2026 across more than 165 Life Time clubs in the U.S. and Canada. Participants choose curated sessions from 90 minutes to three hours; post-event celebrations follow.
Funds benefit Children's Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation with a $1.5 million fundraising goal. The event expands the five-year Ride of a Life Time legacy that raised more than $4 million for children's health since 2021.
Positive
- $1.5M fundraising goal for 2026 event
- Event spans 165+ clubs across U.S. and Canada
- Builds on >$4M raised over five years since 2021
- Includes multiple formats: cycling, yoga, strength, dance
Negative
- 2026 $1.5M goal is smaller than prior five-year $4M total
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05 | Health trend guidance | Positive | +3.7% | Guidance on fiber intake and GLP-1 support for better health outcomes. |
| Feb 04 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.4% | Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 results release date and call. |
| Feb 02 | Heart-health campaign | Positive | +3.9% | Promotion of eight science-backed actions for American Heart Month. |
| Feb 02 | Correction release | Neutral | +3.9% | Correction highlighting science-backed heart-health recommendations details. |
| Jan 25 | Marathon event recap | Positive | -0.5% | Miami Marathon recap featuring >17,000 runners and community fundraising. |
Recent wellness- and brand-focused news has often coincided with modestly positive price reactions, with only one small negative move in the last five events.
Over the recent months, Life Time has emphasized brand- and health-focused initiatives. Articles on heart-health actions and the "fibermaxxing" trend each coincided with 3%+ gains the next day. Event-driven news like the 24th Life Time Miami Marathon, which drew over 17,000 runners, saw a modest -0.51% move. An earnings date announcement produced a small positive reaction. Today’s fundraising-focused news continues this pattern of health and lifestyle branding updates.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Life Time’s expanded movement-based fundraiser, aiming to raise $1.5 million across more than 165 clubs, building on over $4 million previously raised. It reinforces the company’s positioning around children’s health and community engagement. In context with recent wellness campaigns and large-scale events, it extends a consistent brand narrative. Investors may watch how participation, fundraising totals, and upcoming earnings disclosures together reflect on the company’s broader growth and engagement strategy.
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New event is a continuation of the five-year Ride of a Life Time legacy that has raised more than
Key Highlights:
- Move for a Life Time takes place March 7 at more than 165 Life Time athletic country club locations across the
U.S. andCanada . - Participants can choose from curated group workout experiences ranging from 90 minutes to three hours.
- Funds raised benefit Children's Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation, with a
$1.5 million - Expanded by popular demand, the event goes beyond cycling to include yoga, strength, dance and specialty class formats.
- The fundraiser builds on the success of Life Time's previous Ride of a Life Time events, which raised more than
$4 million
Clubs will host curated workout experiences ranging from 90-minute sessions to three-hour events, all starting at 9 a.m. in each local time zone. Participants will engage in a variety of classes, including Life Time's large and signature group training formats, giving members options to pick formats that align with their interests. Post-movement celebrations with refreshments and a community focus will cap the experiences.
"We've seen how powerful it can be when people move together for something bigger than themselves," said Sarah Emola, Director of the Life Time Foundation. "Move for a Life Time builds on that legacy, inviting more people to move in ways they love while creating an even greater impact for children and families who need it most."
"Move for a Life Time represents the incredible momentum of our partnership and our shared commitment to elevating what is possible for every child's health journey," says Andrew Nash, Corporate Partnerships Director at Children's Miracle Network. "By bringing people together to move with purpose, we are providing our children's hospitals with the resources needed to help kids have every chance to grow up strong. Together, we can make big change for all kids."
Funds raised will be shared between Children's Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation, two organizations committed to improving outcomes and supporting the health and well-being of children. Together, these partners aim to raise
Children's Miracle Network raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across the
Registration is now open to everyone, including both Life Time members and nonmembers. Individuals can register through the complimentary Life Time app or at their local club and are encouraged to set personal fundraising goals and invite friends and family to support their efforts. Participants' fundraising and donations contribute directly to programs that expand access to care, promote healthy habits and help children and families thrive.
Move for a Life Time expands Life Time's original vision for a single-day, movement-driven fundraiser, opening the experience to more ways of moving and more people, while continuing the company's commitment to improving children's health. That vision began in 2021 with Ride of a Life Time, a cycling-based event created to rally members around a shared purpose. Over five years, the event grew into a powerful annual tradition, engaging tens of thousands of participants and raising more than
About the Life Time Foundation
The Life Time Foundation, a 501c(3) nonprofit created by Life Time, Inc. (NYSE: LTH) is dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct action, we support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve wholesome, nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth Movement by championing physical movement programs that get children active and excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet by supporting forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone can live healthy, happy lives. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.ltfoundation.org.
About Children's Miracle Network
For more than 40 years, Children's Miracle Network® has been a symbol of hope, elevating possibilities for every child in need of care. As the leading charity impacting children's healthcare, we unite people, partners and programs to raise urgently needed funds for children's hospitals across the
Wherever you see our iconic balloon, you'll find donors, corporate partners and fundraising programs joining forces to help hospitals meet their most critical needs—from life-changing care and advanced equipment to innovative research and family support. Every dollar raised benefits the local children's hospital, bringing brighter futures within reach for all kids.
Learn more at cmn.org.
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