IICF gets creative about giving back during COVID-19

The IICF International Step Up Challenge serves as an example of the way a charitable initiative that encourages physical activity and camaraderie is well-suited to a pandemic world. (Shutterstock)

As a U.S. Navy veteran and a mother, I like to keep moving. Throughout the pandemic, I’ve found it more important than ever to continue to be active. I’m always looking for new ways to weave some activity into my work-from-home day. For example, my work counterpart in the East and I do weekly walk-and-talk meetings. We don AirPods and workout gear as she strolls her neighborhood in New Jersey, and I do the same near my home in Texas. Together, we share updates, brainstorm and more. It’s a great way to burn calories, get active, stay engaged in the work world and stay healthy.