Aside from torturing herself on the grueling American Ninja Warrior obstacle course, Morales keeps her philanthropic plate busy with many other charitable obligations. In a profile for Bella NYC, Morales listed off her do-gooder resume, which includes working with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and with Augie's Quest, a nonprofit pursuing a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease.
"I am also a champion for the Alzheimer's Association," she said, citing a personal connection to the cause due to the loss of her mother-in-law, who died "after a 17-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's."
"There are some days when I work from 4 a.m. until 11 p.m. if I have charity functions," Morales told Argus Leader, while discussing yet another organization that is close to her heart–the Challenged Athletes Foundation. "They help give people with disabilities the tools to try what they want to try," Morales said, adding, "Seeing children play sports is such a confidence boost."
In December 2016, Morales got to combine her passions—exercise and philanthropy—for a collaboration between Reebok and an organization called BOKS or Build Our Kids Success. BOKS is "a free program that provides children across the country with fun physical activities before the school day," reported Today. For the partnership, Morales helped design "limited edition" running shoes, of which Reebok agreed to donate $10 from the sale of each pair to BOKS in addition to a flat donation of $10,000.
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