Launch Jamaica's First Crossfit Box

We all have dreams; but in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.

My dear friend and coach Jair Lyons has nothing but the most genuine determination, discipline and immense drive, to try and make his dream, passion, and love of his life, CROSSFIT a reality. As such I would love to see nothing but the best for him, namely through achieving his desire of opening  a Crossfit Box here in Kingston, Jamaica (which will be the first in the country). Jair is a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and Physical Therapist. He is not only driven by his love for Crossfit, but the passion that fuels him daily to help people. Whether it is helping someone recover and regain use of their body that they lost as a result of an injury or accident, or just the sheer joy of helping someone reach a fitness goal or acheive a new PR; Jair is always there to get that individual where they want to be. 

These are not just traits that I have observed. I have experienced Jair's extraordinary love for what he does, first hand. I currently live and work in Kingston, Jamaica. In October 2014 I unfortunately contracted Chikungunya (ChikV), which was by far the worst thing that has ever happened to me. ChikV left me; an extremely active person, an outdoor adventurer, and a person with a love for hiking and an even greater love to workout, unable to "live my life". I was left with severe knee and leg pain, which progressively worsened from being unable to walk without pain, to feeling pain while lying down, to fully not being able to stand up. In May 2015 Jair took me under his wing, helping me to tackle my pain; giving me the ability to do do basic daily tasks and then working on giving me my SANITY back and allowing me to be active again. Less than a year later I am not only better and pain free, but.....well I will let my Instagram page show the magic that his passion results in :) . My story is in no way unique. I am just one of the many people who have been lucky enough and blessed to have their lives changed by Jair. 

Currently we work out of a local gym , which has its own limitations (metal plates and Crossfit are like oil and water, they just don't mix). And while Jair doesn't make the situation an excuse to not do what his heart screams for, he really just cannot live out his dream and passion the way he should. 

Please consider helping this amazing person, and all of us here in Kingston, Jamaica; who want nothing more than to see his dream become a reality ....as well as get real down and dirty with Crossfit in a Box!