A Community Fitness Festival That Brings Awareness and Opportunity to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

TAMPA, FL – May 28, 2025 – On Saturday, June 7th from 5:00–10:00 PM, The Caroline and Barrett Foundation, Project Focus and the Dancer Love Foundation will host the 2025 Tampa Glow Row at CrossFit Hyde Park. This one-of-a-kind event brings together over 200 athletes, with and without disabilities, for a high-energy night of fitness, fun, and community impact.

Teams of 10 will row either a full or half marathon on row erg machines, competing in one of two divisions: Community and Adaptive. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams in each division, along with recognition for Most Team Spirit. The Glow Row’s unique, neon-themed atmosphere will feature live DJ sets from local favorites, food trucks, and a vendor village of small businesses, bringing a true festival experience to life.

Proceeds will support Project Focus, a Tampa-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through education, life skills, and workforce development, and the Dancer Love Foundation, which creates access to athletic opportunities for people with disabilities.

“The programs and opportunities we provide at Project Focus are life-changing, many of our students would not have access to events like this without community support,” said Clayton Clemens, Executive Director of Project Focus. “The 2025 Tampa Glow Row is about breaking down barriers, celebrating what makes each of us unique, and giving our community the chance to be a part of something special. Everyone deserves an opportunity to have fun, dance, and feel connected with each other.”

The Tampa Glow Row was inspired the efforts of The Dancer Love Foundation based in Quincy, Illinois and is following the footsteps of CrossFit Games Athletes Sam and Jenn Dancer.

“The Dancer Love Foundation was inspired by my friend James, whose joy and light taught me the value of inclusive communities,” said Jen Dancer, co-founder. “Glow Row helps empower individuals with disabilities to discover wellness, build friendships, and shine in their own way.”

The Glow Row will become an annual event and open the door to new activities for members of the community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families. The long term goal of Project Focus is to build a “community within the community” that includes options for education, workforce training, and apartment-style living for this population. If you are interested in supporting their efforts please visit: www.projectfocusfoundation.org.

Attendees include:
– Patti Rendon, Hillsborough County School Board Member
– Mayor Ross – City of Temple Terrace
– Jenn Dancer, CrossFit Games Athlete & Co-Founder of The Dancer Love Foundation,
– 2 Dozen Athletes with Developmental Disabilities,
– 150+ Members of the Community

Local sponsors of this year’s event include: The Caroline and Barrett Foundation, CrossFit Hyde Park, Project Focus, Hillsborough Country Sheriff’s Office Charities, Mobley Homes, Alliant Partners, Breanne Celibrite, Power Design, Floridian Partners, Southern Disaster Recovery (SDR), NLVS Tampa, USF Community Partnerships, GYFM Attorneys at Law, Guaranteed Green Florida, PDQ, Wawa, ThiccBoi, Chic Fil A, SoFresh, Jdubs, JC Newman Cigars, Pepin Family Foundation, The Act Foundation, Florida Ave Brewing, Sigma Kore, Pinnacle Pros, The Florida Aquarium, Graze 1910, Ciccio Restaurant Group, Sweet Southern Chic, Emily Tan Art, DJ Perk, DJ Regina, Carerra Financial

Local Vendors Include: Project Focus, Far Out Mojo, DCJ Jewelry, Buddys Juice Bar, A League of Their Own, Easterseals, Heads N Tails, Elevated Embers, Compl. Dept., The Patio, Cousin Vinnys, Celsius, Redemption PT, and Erica’s Bags & More

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For Media Inquiries, contact:
Clayton Clemens
Project Focus – Executive Director
cclemens@projectfocususa.org
(267) 614-1063