At Crusher, we’re always proud to show up for our community — and this past Veterans Day gave us a powerful way to support something truly meaningful.
Last November, Crushers came together to take on the CHAD1000X workout — a Hero WOD performed annually around Veterans Day to honor the life and legacy of Navy SEAL Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson. This event challenges participants to complete 1,000 box step-ups for time, with scaling options to make the workout accessible for all fitness levels — from beginners to seasoned athletes. The physical and mental grind of this workout reflects the grit required both in training and in life, and it unites fitness communities around a shared purpose.
Hero workouts like CHAD1000X aren’t just about fitness — they’re about why we train together. CHAD1000X was created to raise awareness and support for veteran mental health and suicide prevention, honoring Chad’s service and bringing attention to the invisible wounds many veterans carry, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), blast-wave injury, and PTSD.
Crusher is proud to announce that through our community’s efforts, we raised $1,178 for The Step Up Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to expanding awareness of veteran suicide, funding research and treatment programs, and supporting veterans and their families. C.H. Robinson generously matched our donation, bringing the total contribution to $2,356. This collective effort reflects the Crusher spirit — to train hard, support one another, and give back in ways that matter. 🇺🇸
The Step Up Foundation continues to make an impact through partnerships, speaking engagements, and challenging events that foster connection, resilience, and hope for veterans navigating life after service.
Thank you to every Crusher who stepped up, participated, donated, and shared in this effort. Together we’re not only building strength in the gym — we’re building strength in our community.