The Stuffy Story Challenge – Making an Impact Beyond Team Building
Client
What the customers say:
"The Handstand team was fantastic at getting to know our team and our retreat needs, and designing an experience for us that was fun, memorable, and deeply connected to our mission."
The Challenge
Crisis Text Line wanted their first company offsite, organized by TeamOut, to be memorable. They asked us for a team building activity that would fit seamlessly into their retreat agenda, bring everyone together, and incorporate the non-profit's values of giving back to the community.
Handstand Magic: The Stuffy Story Challenge
We created The Stuffy Story Challenge, combining complex puzzle-solving with charitable activities. Teams solved riddles together, then recieved a stuffed animal bear and a mission: film a motivating, funny, and thoughtful video featuring your team and your bear.
We then attached their videos to custom-etched necklaces on each stuffed animal, and donated the stuffies to Shriner's Children's Hospital Chicago. Kids at Shriners were gifted a new friend and a story to brighten their day, all thanks to teams' collaborative and creative efforts.
Favorite Moments
“This was such an amazing experience to be a part of! Thank you so much for hopping into this with huge smiles and creative minds. It was such a pleasure to collaborate with your team on this and impact not only our client team, but also the children of Shriners Children's Chicago.”
“We rely on our donors to help us reduce the fear and boredom that a child may experience while receiving care. These acts of kindness improve the medical outcomes that we are able to achieve.”
“This was so much fun! Probably my favorite activity.”
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