PONGFIT INC
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Mission Statement
PongFit builds community and fitness through ping pong – which fuels our charitable works. We see many barriers to healthy living at our schools, offices, homes, and public places: lack of play space, addictive devices, binge TV, and sedentary workplaces to name a few. We’re here to smash those barriers with a positive activity for all ages and skill levels. And bring diverse people together along the way!
About This Cause
PongFit deploys a network of pro table tennis players, coaches, and volunteers who are passionate about the sport. Our Advisory Board includes three Olympians. We work in three primary areas to enrich lives through ping pong: Youth, Workplaces, and Seniors. 1. YOUTH PROGRAMS Frustrated by outdated or nonexistent sports equipment for PE? Or an undue emphasis on "glamor" sports such as football and basketball, which favor the bigger and more aggressive kids, often boys? PongFit aims to provide free or discounted equipment and instruction to underserved schools and youth programs to help introduce the joy of pong to a new generation of minds and bodies. A daily or weekly dose of ping pong is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to fighting obesity, diabetes, and video game addiction. It's also great for building esteem amongst those kids who can play a sport that doesn't require great height or strength. 2. WORKPLACE WELLNESS & TEAM-BUILDING Tired of being physically and mentally tired at work? Or trying to provide a more stimulating atmosphere for employees? Sedentary workplaces, with workers seated 8+ hours per day, can lead to chronic health problems. A ping pong table in a separate room can provide a quick, healthy break for stressed out brains and bodies in the middle of a work day. A short physical break can actually boost productivity, through enhanced blood flow and increased metabolism, not to mention team building and stress release! PongFit offers internal corporate programs (training, tournaments, parties) and external community philanthropy opportunities (employee volunteer days, community service activities). 3. SENIOR ENGAGEMENT Enjoying the golden years isn't all about checkers and watching cop dramas on TV. The elderly commonly feel isolated from friends and family. Many seniors can benefit from low impact (and some from high impact!) exercise that ping pong can provide. It's also a non-intimidating, social sport that provides a fun gathering spot. Especially as many elders fondly remember playing table tennis in their youth. And if that weren't enough, studies from Japan suggest that table tennis helps ward off dementia by stimulating neural activity when playing! PongFit can run various programs for senior and/or community centers to get participants playing, socializing, and engaged.