Spectators cheer on fearless athletes
CrossFit has hosted a breast cancer charity event at the premises of one of its affiliates, CrossFit Rising Oak in Broadacres.
![Phillipa Abbalt, Jordan Ranos and Luke Vetten.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/PhillipaAbbaltJord_17124-e1719913991394-780x470.jpg)
On June 22, the vibrant community of CrossFit Rising Oak in Broadacres came together for an electrifying charity event that saw fitness enthusiasts united to push their limits, test their endurance, and raise funds for a good cause —supporting the South African ILoveBoobies Foundation in their fight against breast cancer.
Read more: CrossFit athlete in Fourways ready to make his country proud in upcoming international competition
![Abigail Keats, Jethan Maharaj and Phindi Nozekelele.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/AbigailKeatsJethan_06267-e1719914161324-520x348.jpg)
![The Double Trouble team.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/TheDoubleTrouble_20390-e1719914143587-520x352.jpg)
The atmosphere was charged with energy as 60 fearless female athletes gathered to showcase their strength and resilience —with spectators chanting and cheering them on for the record-breaking results.
![Giada Del Fabbro is on her A-game.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/GiadaDelFabbro_39737-e1719914127144-520x359.jpg)
With every rep, every set, and every drop of sweat, the athletes honoured the courage of those affected by breast cancer.
![Karabo Masike and Palesa Mokgatle.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/KaraboMasikeandP_82581-e1719914112178-520x358.jpg)
Also read: Fitness fanatics are in shape and loving it
This is an international event that gives a nod to the power of community, fitness, and compassion coming together for a common goal.
![Philippa Abbalt and Amber Hansen.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/PhilippaAbbaltand_51224-e1719914098600-520x349.jpg)
CrossFit Rising Oak’s premises pulsed with excitement and motivation as the day progressed.
![Elsa Koen and Yulanka Taylor – known as Blond Bombs.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/ElsaKoenandYulankaT_46408-e1719914084135-520x355.jpg)
![Beatrix Philips, Olivia Denny and Sara Orchardson.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/06/BeatrixPhillipsOli_75181-520x390.jpeg)
Related article: Broadacres gets a dreamy makeover