10.40.10 Fitness Salutes Community Hero at Durty Nellie's

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10.40.10 Fitness, a veteran-led company with a core mission to honor heroes who have made a true impact on the lives of others, will host a Train American Hero Mission workout and fundraiser on Saturday, November 26 at Durty Nellie’s in downtown Palatine.

This mission will honor local community hero Nathan Halterman, the son of beloved 10.40.10 community member Lesly Ravenscraft, who valiantly battled Duchenne muscular dystrophy for 14 years before passing away at the age of 22 on November 30, 2019. The benefitting charity for this event is Parent Project MD, an organization that advocates for the quality of life and medical care for patients, provides a range of supports for them and their families, and fights to end this degenerative disease that ultimately robs those who have it of all mobility.

“Nathan’s diagnosis set my family on a journey to find the right care for him, and Parent Project MD became a vital supporting part of our community,” Ravenscraft said. “Through all the pain and suffering he had to go through, Nathan was a real hero to me and so many others who were fortunate to know him. I am honored that 10.40.10 has chosen to recognize the bravery and courage he showed throughout his young life, and at the 3-year anniversary of his passing.”

Despite Nathan’s deteriorating condition as he entered Stevenson High School, he maintained a love for sports – in particular basketball – and became the manager of the high school’s basketball team. While there, he and player Jalen Brunson developed a special bond. Brunson went on to play in the NBA, first on the Dallas Mavericks (2018-2022) and now with the New York Knicks. He has dedicated every game he has played since to Nathan and his memory. (View a video of Brunson shortly after Nathan’s passing here). (Recent video of Brunson speaking about Nathan and mentioning the upcoming event here).

The Train American Hero Mission workout is open to members and non-members of 10.40.10 Fitness. The workout will include teams of three working to complete as many rounds as possible during a 33-minute WAR (Work and Repeat). The WAR entails rowing, sit-ups and kettlebell thrusters. Doors open at 8 a.m. and there are three different hero workout heats: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or noon. The registration link can be found here. Spectator tickets are also available on the site if you would like to join the event. At 1:15 p.m. Challenge Coins will be given to teams able to finish the designated number of rounds, followed by a mission wrap up ceremony - followed by an after party to continue to celebrate Nathan's memory.

Visit trainamericanchallenge.com/nathan-halterman.