When Abercrombie & Fitch reached out about participating in their upcoming A&F Challenge, I knew it was going to be a hard yes from me. If we are going to be totally honest, I was invited to attend an A&F event earlier this year to check out their newly renovated store and marketing re-brand. I had wanted to attend but you know, life, 4-year-old, traffic, I didn’t make it. Wishfully thinking it wouldn’t be that good of an event and I should get my FOMO under control. Turns out my FOMO was spot on as the event looked fabulous, so fun and every influencer left with a bag of Abercrombie swag that would leave any fashion blogger envious. I swore if I was ever invited to an Abercrombie event again it would be prioritized and not missed!
The A&F Challenge Preview Party was to get everyone together, learn more about the cause, build excitement, see what goes into the Challenge and all of the details for September 8th. Also Abercrombie throws an INCREDIBLE party, so I can only imagine how insanely cool the actual event will be.
Make sure you read all the way to the bottom to find out how to enter the GIVEAWAY!
The A&F Challenge supports SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of camps and programs for kids with serious illness and their families. The network was founded by actor and philathropist Paul Newman, who wanted every child. no matter their medical condition, to experience the joy and magic of camp – always free of charge.
Sine the first camp opened in 1988, SeriousFun has delivered life-changing experience to more than 864,000 children living with serious illness and their family members.
Specially-designed facilities and programs allow every child, no matter the medical condition, the opportunity to experience the magic of camp—always free of charge. For a week at a time, being sick takes a back seat to being a kid. The network consists of 30 camps and programs worldwide.
Abercrombie & Fitch first connected with SeriousFun in 2011 through member camp Flying Horse Farms, located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, near the Home Office. In the last five years, A&F associates have volunteered more than 7,000 hours at Flying Horse Farms. Driven by a groundswell of associate enthusiasm, their partnership has expanded into one with the entire SeriousFun Children’s Network.
In 2016, Abercrombie made a $15 million, five-year commitment to SeriousFun. The organization will be the benefactor of The A&F Challenge through 2020, with a commitment to raise at least $1 million annually for this great cause.
Founded in 2001, The A&F Challenge is Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s largest annual fundraiser, featuring headlining bands, local food and drink and activities for every age. With over 3,000 attendees annually, The Challenge has raised more than $10 million to date. This year, all proceeds benefit SeriousFun Children’s Network.
Please note: Tickets are nonrefundable. The event is rain or shine.
The A&F Challenge on September 8th is going to be off the hook!
The A&F Challenge
Friday, September 8, 2017
A&F Home Office, New Albany, OH
5:00 – 11:00PM
5:00 PM – Party Starts
5:30 PM – Fun Run Starts
6:00 PM – 5K Starts
7:45 PM – The Strumbellas
9:00 PM – Bastille
11:00 PM – Party Over
The A&F Challenge culminates in a lineup of killer internationally known bands Bastille, The Strumbellas and Magic Giant on the Main Stage. Music starts at 5PM, and don’t forget to stop by the Acoustic Stage throughout the party for a little folk and soul.
5 PM | CLUBHOUSE
6:15 PM | MAGIC GIANT
7:30 PM | THE STRUMBELLAS
9:00 PM | BASTILLE
5 PM | WHISKEY BUSINESS
6 PM | RAMEY
7 PM | THE OHIO WEATHER BAND
A party’s not a party without good food. And A&F has more than you’ll be able to eat in one night—but don’t let that stop you. Fresh and locally made bites, curated by Bon Appetit Management Company, plus craft beer, wine and cocktails, will be at every corner.
Second wind? They’ll have late-night food trucks at the ready.
VIP partiers get access to exclusive elevated eats, which we’ll reveal later on.
Over $2 Million already raised!
Bon Appetit Management Co.
Tatoheads
Mikey’s Late Night Slice
Buckeye Donuts
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Rime Time
DRINK VENDORS
Crimson Cup Coffee
Kindred Beer
OYO Middle West Spirits
Newman’s Own Wines
Bring the Family to Camp Fitch!
Camp Fitch is jam-packed with family-friendly camp
fun. Take a ride on our zip line, practice your archery
skills or make a memento at our arts and crafts area.
Hungry? Our Camp Fitch food is perfect for
picky eaters.
Kids’ ticket pricing ($25) is for guests 18 and under.
Kidsages 2 and under get in to The A&F Challenge FREE.
Of course I want you +1 to attend and experience all the A&F awesomeness!
GIVEAWAY
Winner will receive 2 GA tickets to attend The A&F Challenge on September 8th.
To Enter:
- Follow @acityexplored
- Follow @anfchallenge
- Tag 4 friends in the comment section
- Be entered 5 EXTRA times if you DM a screen shot of you donating to The A&F Challenge
Winner will be chosen randomly on Wednesday August 30th
How do I donate to the A&F Challenge?
You can make a donation to this event through check, credit card or wire transfer. For all specific donation questions, please reach out to ANFChallenge@groundworkgroup.org. You can also make a personal donation through the website or a participant profile.
Who do I make my check out to?
Checks must be drawn on a U.S. Bank, payable in U.S. dollars. Mail completed form with check payable to:
A&F Challenge
P.O. Box 713685
Cincinnati, OH 45271-3685
Connect with The A&F Challenge
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