Shawn Claybrooks

Years of health struggles led to a dream of change. With my physician's guidance and weight loss surgery, I shed 94 lbs and kept it off for nine years, conquering diabetes and high blood pressure. Now, my mission is to ignite this fire in others. Age and past struggles don’t define us. My passion is to inspire others by removing the shame of how transformation is achieved but give people freedom to choose the path of healing that works best for them.

I have a diverse fitness routine that helps me stay fit. My favorite routines include power walking, spin classes, weight machine training, weighted bar workouts, row machine, water and regular Zumba classes, cardio drumming, and yoga. Rotating routines maximizes benefits, ensuring a well-rounded workout. I am continuously looking for new activities to engage in to maintain my fitness and health goals.

With $20,000, I would donate to water wells in Kafue, Africa, ensuring clean water for children and families. This is an ongoing project close to my heart. I travel there two times per year and had the opportunity to gather donations for the installation of 2 water wells in 2025. Another portion I would donate to fund several children's memberships at my local YMCA to combat childhood obesity. The remainder would pay off school debt, retire, and offer fitness training to seniors.