2026 BURPEES4BABES
Join us for a memorable morning of fun, fitness and feel-good vibes at our seventh annual Burpees4Babes in support of Edward-Elmhurst Hospital Pediatric Unit and Advocate Children's Hospital.
OUR IMPACT:
In just the last three years, our village of moms has donated $29,500 worth of gifts and toys, supported four local hospitals, had 150+ moms in attendance and handed out over 150 raffle prizes from local businesses and community.
Join us in making 2026 our biggest and best year yet!
- WHEN: Saturday, December 12
- TIME: Doors open at 8:30am; Workout begins at 9:00am
- WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church and School, Naperville
- WHAT: Workout with a cause complete with raffle prizes from localbusinesses, swag bags, festive music, holiday attire, party favors, breakfast and coffee, a photo booth, lots of laughs, a few burpees and a BIG gift drive!
RAFFLES AND FUN: Stick around post workout as we announce raffles and enjoy some coffee and breakfast treats.
OUR MISSION: Burpees4Babes was started seven years ago by owner of FIT4MOM Naperville, Lauren Pedecone, as a way to support other moms and families in the community during the holidays.
Within our own FIT4MOM village, we've watched families endure the heartbreak of having a child spend countless days in the hospital. We've seen firsthand how difficult and overwhelming that experience can be.
This is why we do what we do. Because even the smallest moments of joy can make a difference during some of life's hardest days. The Child Life Department provides toys and gifts that bring comfort, smiles, and a sense of normalcy to pediatric patients. With supplies constantly running low, your generosity helps replenish playrooms and gifts, reminding these children and their families that they are not alone.
Read more about the Edward-Elmhurst Child Life Department here.
COST: Free with the donation of one unwrapped gift. Additional raffles can be earned with each additional donation. The more gifts = the more chances to win! You are also able to bring cash for raffle tickets which will go toward the purchase of gifts.
- HOW DO I SIGN UP? REGISTER HERE
CAN I DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE OR BE A SPONSOR? Yes, we would love it! Click here
Can't make it to the event? Instructors will be collecting gifts in classes leading up to the event!
CURRENT PRIZES
- PLATINUM SPONSORS:
- X Golf Naperville
- RAFFLE PRIZES:
- Bright Horizon Daycare Gift Basket
- Leena Bird Physical Therapy Gift Basket
- Preservere Physiotherapy Gift Basket
MOST NEEDED GIFT ITEMS
The hospital's biggest need is infants, teens and those with developmental delays. That being said, they are always collecting for every age group and appreciate anything donated. Please check out the Amazon Wishlists below for specific items requested by the hospital.
Some of the most needed ideas are as follows:
Infant/toddlers:
- Board books
- Rattles
- Teething toys
- Stacking cups/rings
- Linking rings
- Toys they can manipulate
- Toys that make noise and/or light up
Teens:
- Adult coloring books
- Owala Water Bottles
- Colored pencils
- Journals
- Nail polish kits
- Sports memorabilia (hats – adult sizes not kids, t-shirts, cups, etc.)
- Lego kits for older ages
- Card games
- Board games
- Books
- Comics
- Please note:
- All toys must be new.
Don't want to head to the store?! Click here below for each hospital's Amazon wishlist. We just ask that you bring the item to the event versus ship directly to the hospital. If you are doing that, please mark "buying the item elsewhere", even if it is on Amazon still, so they can track the number of items that are purchased.
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