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LXCL:Beat the Funk is a 100% volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating positivity and uplifting lives through the power of music, movement, and community. We bring people together through fun, inclusive experiences that inspire connection, wellness, and hope while supporting meaningful causes throughout Central Illinois. Every Beat the Funk event is designed to help people leave their "funk" behind and celebrate the joy of moving forward—together.

Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion for the Barton Clinic for Fitness &amp; Function<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1783463417/wysiwyg/kvaijghf3k2dvs145n5w.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Why Your Support Matters<a fr-original-style="" href="https://youtu.be/bEnAp6fw6Xo?si=mgaWMAujTBsxBU--" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">View this short video</a>The Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function&nbsp;is a faculty- and student-run pro bono clinic within Bradley University&rsquo;s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The clinic serves individuals of all ages living with multiple sclerosis and other chronic neurological conditions, providing essential physical therapy and wellness services at no cost to those who are uninsured or underinsured. View this short video for more information on the Barton Clinic.&nbsp; Your sponsorship ensures:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Access to therapy for individuals who otherwise could not afford care</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Expanded neurological and MS-specific programming</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Support for caregivers and families</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-on clinical education for future DPT professionals</li></ul> Thank you for supporting our mission; your support is invaluable! Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits and does not charge mandatory platform or transaction fees. At checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to help support its platform. To avoid this additional amount, select &ldquo;Other&rdquo; from the contribution menu and enter $0. Your full payment will still support Beat the Funk and the Glen &amp; Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function.

Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion for the Barton Clinic for Fitness & FunctionWhy Your Support MattersView this short videoThe Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function is a faculty- and student-run pro bono clinic within Bradley University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The clinic serves individuals of all ages living with multiple sclerosis and other chronic neurological conditions, providing essential physical therapy and wellness services at no cost to those who are uninsured or underinsured. View this short video for more information on the Barton Clinic. Your sponsorship ensures:Access to therapy for individuals who otherwise could not afford careExpanded neurological and MS-specific programmingSupport for caregivers and familiesHands-on clinical education for future DPT professionalsThank you for supporting our mission; your support is invaluable!Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits and does not charge mandatory platform or transaction fees. At checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to help support its platform. To avoid this additional amount, select “Other” from the contribution menu and enter $0. Your full payment will still support Beat the Funk and the Glen & Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function.

🎟️ Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion 50/50 Raffle 🎶 Get ready to groove for a great cause! One lucky winner will take home HALF the pot, while the other half supports the Glen &amp; Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function within the Department of Physical Therapy at Bradley University. Your ticket purchase helps fund adaptive and neurological programming, wellness services, caregiver support, and expanded access to care for individuals right here in our community. The winning ticket will be drawn LIVE the night of October 3, 2026 during Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion at the Premier Event Center in Peoria, Illinois. You do NOT need to be present to win! Beat the Funk is a 100% volunteer-powered organization, meaning 100% of proceeds stay local to support our mission of helping people move better, feel stronger, and live life with a little more FUNK! 🕺✨ Buy a <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/beat-the-funk-2026-putting-the-funk-in-funktion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ticket</a> or <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/beat-the-funk-2026-sponsor-opportunities" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">sponsor</a> the event. Spread the groove. Help us keep the Funk alive! 🎶 Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits and does not charge mandatory platform or transaction fees. At checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to help support its platform. To avoid this additional amount, select &ldquo;Other&rdquo; from the contribution menu and enter $0. Your full payment will still support Beat the Funk and the Glen &amp; Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function.

Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion 50/50 Raffle

Why Your Support Matters<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1783464961/wysiwyg/bay8bum1doyrjpimhwl1.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">The Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function&nbsp;has been chosen as this year&#39;s benefactor of Beat the Funk 2026 because of the clinic&rsquo;s unwavering commitment to improving quality of life for individuals living with multiple sclerosis and other neurologic conditions. The clinic is a faculty- and student-run pro bono clinic within Bradley University&rsquo;s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The clinic serves individuals of all ages providing essential physical therapy and wellness services at no cost to those who are uninsured or underinsured. The clinic&rsquo;s focus on evidence-based fitness, rehabilitation, and functional movement directly aligns with our mission to empower people with MS to move better, feel stronger, and live more fully. View this <a fr-original-style="" href="https://vimeo.com/1177484589?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">short video</a> for more information on the Barton Clinic.&nbsp; Goals for the Funds:&bull; MS-specific group programs&nbsp;&bull; One-on-one programs&nbsp;&bull; Program for caregivers &nbsp;&bull; Develop a fund to help cover transportation costs&bull; Expand assistive equipment for training&nbsp; Event Vibe Think throwback grooves, epic dance battles, nonstop funky vibes, and a room full of people ready to get DOWN and get Funky for a great cause. Grab your crew, plan that outfit, stretch those dance muscles, and prepare to show off your best moves during the Funk Off! 🕶️✨🎭 FUNKY COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED &mdash; the funkier, the better! Funk-tivities🎧 Dexter O&rsquo;Neal and the Funk Yard will be providing the music.🍴Heavy Appetizers&nbsp;🍸Cash Bar📸309.360 Views Photo Booth&nbsp;💲 Fundraising: Silent Auction, 50/50, Cork Pull, Raffles🪩 Get ready for an OLD-SCHOOL FUNK OFF &mdash; Soul Train&ndash;style 💃🕺 People&#39;s Choice Contest with trophies and prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Groove Agenda5:00 PM &ndash; President&#39;s Reception Begins&bull; Exclusive access for VIP guests&bull; Cocktails, networking, meet the Braves6:00 PM &ndash; Doors Open for General Admission ticket holders6:45&ndash;7:15 PM &ndash; Mission Moment&bull; Program remarks, storytelling, and impact spotlight7:20 PM &ndash; Band Performance (First set begins)8:30&ndash;9:00 PM &ndash; Funk Off Contest (Soul Train style)&bull; Dance competition with awards / audience engagement9:00 PM &ndash; Band Performance (Second set begins)10:30 PM &ndash; Event Concludes / Band Performance Ends What is Beat the Funk?Beat the Funk is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization keeping 100% of proceeds right here in Central Illinois to directly benefit local programs and individuals in our community. Our mission is to raise awareness and support individuals affected with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other chronic neurological conditions through joyful, high-energy events that celebrate music, movement, and community. (EIN #: 39-3076316) By selecting the Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function as the Beat the Funk 2026 benefactor, we are investing in a partner that shares our values, advances our mission, and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by MS and other neurological conditions every day. *ALL SALES ARE FINAL*Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits and does not charge mandatory platform or transaction fees. At checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to help support its platform. To avoid this additional amount, select &ldquo;Other&rdquo; from the contribution menu and enter $0. Your full payment will still support Beat the Funk and the Glen &amp; Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function.

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Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion for the Barton Clinic for Fitness &amp; Function Why Your Support MattersThe Glen and Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function is a faculty- and student-run pro bono clinic within Bradley University&rsquo;s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The clinic serves individuals of all ages living with multiple sclerosis and other chronic neurological conditions, providing essential physical therapy and wellness services at no cost to those who are uninsured or underinsured. View this <a fr-original-style="" href="https://vimeo.com/1177484589?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">short video</a> for more information on the Barton Clinic.&nbsp; Your sponsorship ensures:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Access to therapy for individuals who otherwise could not afford care</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Expanded neurological and MS-specific programming</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Support for caregivers and families</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-on clinical education for future DPT professionals</li></ul> Thank you for supporting our mission; your support is invaluable! Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits and does not charge mandatory platform or transaction fees. At checkout, Zeffy will suggest an optional contribution to help support its platform. To avoid this additional amount, select &ldquo;Other&rdquo; from the contribution menu and enter $0. Your full payment will still support Beat the Funk and the Glen &amp; Polly Barton Clinic for Fitness and Function.

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