MEMPHIS ROX CLIMBING "ON AND OFF THE WALL" | EPISODE 256

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I recently had the opportunity to interview the student who helped Tom Shadyac with finding Memphis Rox in 2018, Chris Dean along with Executive Director, Zach Rogers and PR, Alex Williams. Listening to Chris tell his story about growing up in South Memphis and finding a strong connection with rock climbing was definitely insightful. Find out how Memphis Rox is enriching the community and traveling abroad with a purpose. Memphis Rox Climbing + Community is the nonprofit climbing gym in South Memphis founded by filmmaker Tom Shadyac in 2018! Since its opening, Memphis Rox has committed to providing opportunities for the local community to engage in healthy, active lifestyles through rock climbing, clean eating, travel, and outdoor exploration. In addition to 36,000 square feet of state of the art climbing, Rox offers a range of programs including climbing classes for all ages and experience levels, fresh and free meals, transitional housing, a low-cost sundry store with essential staples and free menstrual products, a community garden, and opportunities for adventuring outdoors. Find out more about this life changing organization at MemphisRox.org!