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2025 Issue 3 | GearedUp
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Flynn Group Shows Support for Local Teen Who Promotes a Judgement-Free Community
Since 2017, Planet Fitness ® has shown its commitment to a judgment-free and kind world by awarding scholarships to deserving teens who show the Judgement Free Zone ® and anti-bullying values Planet Fitness stands for. The Judgement Free Generation scholarship recipients have shown that they are passionate about promoting kindness and inclusion in their local communities.
This year, Planet Fitness provided 50 high school seniors from around the United States with $ 5,000 scholarships that directly support their post-secondary education and a one-year PF ® Black Card membership. Of the 50 teens, 50 % of winners were first-generation college students, and 78 % belonged to underrepresented minority groups.
Flynn Group celebrated their own local teen, Christopher Curioso, who was one of the 50 Judgement Free Generation
Grand opening events for new Planet
Fitness ® clubs help bring the community together for exciting new fitness additions. Core Development & Management( CDM) celebrated the grand opening of its 19th club in the Seattle-Tacoma area on June 10. The grand opening event consisted of club tours and free workouts for attendees, as well as complimentary refreshments and access to try out the Black Card Spa amenities.
Attendees were able to enjoy onsite music from WARM 106.9, hosted by Shellie Hart, and could enter to win several exciting raffle prizes, such as an Apple Watch, a 55-inch TV, and University of Washington football and volleyball tickets. The day’ s festivities also included a ribboncutting ceremony with Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, as well as a $ 1,000 check presentation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.
Additionally, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce shared its excitement over
Scholarship recipients PF recognized from across the country. Curioso is a member at the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester in Massachusetts, and Flynn Group has a Planet Fitness club nearby in Dorchester.
Since Curioso was local, the franchise group wanted to acknowledge him for his great accomplishment. The group welcomed Curioso to its PF Dorchester location, where its had a check presentation. Flynn staff also gave him PF swag, along with a $ 250 Amazon gift card that he can use toward college necessities.
“ Boys & Girls Club Dorchester was excited to partner with our friends at Planet Fitness in Dorchester to recognize club member Christopher C. with one of the 50 Planet Fitness Judgement Free Generation Scholarships offered across the country through Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The scholarship recognizes Chris’ s academic excellence and his commitment to inclusion.
the new PF ® club by presenting the official proclamation that welcomed Planet Fitness to the community. The new PF club was welcomed with open arms by community members.
“ It was exciting to welcome the Lakewood community into this new location, where we can grow stronger together,” said CDM CEO Bruce Edwards.
The 17,726-square-foot PF club has been open since March 28, offering
Staff at Flynn Group and the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester stood smiling with Christopher Curioso, the Judgement Free Generation scholarship recipient.
Congratulations to Chris and thanks to our friends at Planet Fitness for making this opportunity possible,” said Senior Vice President of Operations at the Dorchester Boys & Girls Club Mike Joyce. G
CDM Celebrates New Planet Fitness Club in Lakewood, Washington
Mayor of Lakewood Jason Whalen joins the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound and the Planet Fitness Lakewood team to officially cut the ribbon at CDM’ s new club.
The Core Development & Management leadership team presented a generous donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, represented by Lakewood Branch Manager Ivory Young, Regional Manager Makenzie White, Marketing Coordinator Allaine Vergara and Community & Corporate Partnership Manager Emily Nakada-Alm.
members a wealth of amenities, including 90 pieces of strength equipment, 62 pieces of cardio equipment, free fitness training with a certified fitness trainer, dedicated stretching and abs area, functional training room and a Black Card Spa with HydroMassage loungers, massage chairs, Beauty Angel Red Light Therapy and more. G