Athlete & teammate SPotlighT

March Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to our March Athlete of the Month: Dara! Dara is a longgggg-time EBA athlete. She's been with us through it all, taking classes at several different locations, including back when we were taking classes outside! She is hilarious, authentic, and has the most contagious laugh that instantly makes everyone around her smile. Dara is a friend to everyone who walks through our doors, and she has a special gift for bringing joy and good energy to every single EBA class. On top of all that, she works incredibly hard and always gives her absolute best, and we couldn't be more proud of her. Dara, we are so lucky to have you in the EBA Family.

How long have you been going to EBA?

“Ever since Paige with that other place.”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“The people are nice.”

What do you like to do when you’re not at EBA?

“Hanging out with your providers!”

March Teammate of the Month

Congratulations to our March Teammate of the Month: Sally! Sally is a one of a kind person who lights up every room she is in! Every athlete is thrilled when they get to be partners with her in class. She is known for having the best dance moves and never saying no to a mid class dance break (also can do the worm?!). Sally demonstrates unconditional support and gentleness so well. She is a friend to all in class and we are so thankful for her!

How long have you been volunteering as a teammate at EBA?

“About a year and a half!”

What is your favorite part about EBA?

“Getting to spend time with everyone, they’re all so fun… and dance parties of course!”

What do you like to do when you’re not at EBA?

“I like to go on a nice coffee run and hang out with friends and read!”

EBA in the press

KATU visits EBA HQ

We rolled out the red carpet at EBA HQ and gave a grand tour of our space to KATU's Afternoon Live! TV personality Hannah Olsen joined EBA athletes, teammates, and parents to learn about what Every Body Athletics means to them, and even jumped into an EBA class herself! Click here to view the video.

TiMBERS X EBA STAND TOGETHER

Players, coaches, and staff from the Portland Timbers joined Every Body Athletics in class during the club’s 14th annual Stand Together Week. Use the links to watch news segments from KPTV and KATU, or check out the article in The Oregonian to learn more about English soccer legend/current Timbers Head Coach Phil Neville and why he and his family are passionate supporters of EBA.

EBA HQ Grand Opening

We held our big grand opening for the brand new EBA HQ in December 2024! Over 400 members of the EBA Family came through the doors to check out this new inclusive exercise space, and KPTV News was on the scene to capture it all. Click here to view the video.

The KATU AFTERNOON LIVE Collection

As “friends of the show,” EBA athletes, teammates, and staff have made numerous appearances on KATU’s Afternoon Live. Click on a picture below to view one of their segments as they share the importance of inclusive exercise with host Hannah Olsen!

“WE RISE BY LIFTING EACH OTHER” Podcast

EBA was asked to join Michelle Beck’s “We Rise By Lifting Each Other,” a podcast that works to highlight all the good that’s in the world. Click here to listen to this episode on Spotify, or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Trail Blazers time!

EBA ran classes on the homecourt of the Portland Trail Blazers on two separate occasions in 2023! Both classes saw 50 excited athletes and teammates participate in a fun and fast-paced class on the court, followed by 100 members of the EBA family cheering and dancing in the stands during the game later that night. We love our time with the Blazers!

Nick Krupke visits with eba teammates

KPTV News joined one of EBA’s weekly classes to catch up with some Every Body Athletics volunteers (teammates) and hear about the impact that EBA has had on their lives. Click here to view the video.

Innovation in the Pacific Northwest

Every Body Athletics was featured in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s annual video highlighting nonprofits who provide impactful and essential services in the Pacific Northwest. The project focused on EBA’s innovative approach to creating access to health, and can be viewed below. The full press release from The Trust can be found here.

KPTV Highlights new EBA online program

KPTV News paid a virtual visit to check out our new EBA Online classes amidst the pandemic. Click here to view the video.

Back with the blazers!

For the second year in a row, Every Body Athletics ran a special EBA class at the Moda Center. 50 athletes and teammates exercised and Zumba-ed on the Blazers’ home court during the day, and then met up later that night to attend the game against the OKC Thunder. It was a great day for the EBA family!

KPTV Puts EBA ON DISPLAY

KPTV News joined us at the opening of our third EBA location! Click here to view the video.

EBA AND THE TRAIL BLAZERS!

Every Body Athletics was invited to run an EBA class on the home court of the Portland Trail Blazers! 40 EBA athletes and teammates met at the Moda Center for an unbelievable experience. Check out some pictures from that special class below!

EBA Featured in portrait magazine

Portrait Magazine featured an article on EBA. Click on the thumbnails below to zoom in and read each page. View the magazine article online here (our story is seen on pages 41 & 51).