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National Fitness Partners Races to the Finish Line for Several Charity Organizations
The race is on for National Fitness Partners ! The group worked with several charity organizations during their race events . On April 30 , the group sponsored the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run , which is Philadelphia ’ s iconic road race .
This year marked the 43rd annual race and was the franchise group ’ s third year as a sponsor . As a sponsor , National Fitness Partners had activations , including a PF ® tent and swag at various points for the event . More than 28,000 runners came to run in the 10-mile race . There were six NFP employees who volunteered during the event .
“ Running Broad Street was , and always has been , a great experience . This was my third year running , and despite the weather being the worst it ’ s been , I hit my best time . Running alongside friends , co-workers and so many people from the community is a blast , and it ’ s an awesome feeling crossing the finish line knowing all the hard work and hours of training paid off . I can ’ t wait for
National Fitness Partners sponsored the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run , which is Philadelphia ’ s iconic road race .
National Fitness Partners staff members from the club in Broomall , Pennsylvania , volunteered during the Healthy Kids Running Series , where kids were welcomed to challenge themselves to different races every Sunday during the month of May .
next year ,” said Tim Lagos , director of fitness training and programming for National Fitness Partners .
Additionally , National Fitness Partners ’ Broomall location in Pennsylvania was a sponsor for the Healthy Kids Running Series . The initiative strived to engage communities and families by providing an inclusive youth running experience , inspiring confidence and healthy living in kids . The running series occurred every Sunday during the month of May .
The running series offered age-appropriate running events , including the 50- and 75-yard dashes , the quarter-mile , the halfmile and the 1-mile run . Kids competed each week for a chance to earn points , and the boys and girls who accumulated the most points at the end of the month were awarded trophies . In total , there were about 120 kids who participated . The Broomall club ’ s staff members helped set up the race , guided the kids , handed out waters and more . G
2023 Issue 3 | GearedUp
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Houston Fitness Partners Gears Up for Giving by Donating to Local Educational Support Organization
Houston Fitness Partners cares a lot about being involved in the local community . In 2022 , the franchise group launched its Geared for Giving initiative to further its community outreach .
Each quarter , Planet Fitness ® team members are nominated to join the Geared for Giving Committee that selects a charitable organization to receive up to $ 5,000 . Typically , 4-5 employees are selected to serve on the committee each quarter . The group tries to choose employees from a range of job positions to ensure that representation comes from across the company .
For the second quarter , the Geared for Giving Committee met with three board members from the Education and Charities Foundation of Houston ( ECGOH ), presenting ECGOH with a $ 5,000 check donation . The organization is committed to helping underserved youth in the Houston
Houston Fitness Partners ’ Geared for Giving Committee selected the Education and Charities Foundation of Houston as the recipient of a $ 5,000 donation to support its cause .
area . ECGOH sets these youth up for success through mentoring and intervention , summer leadership development , education employment , college readiness and scholarship assistance .
Houston Fitness Partners decided to choose this organization for the second quarter ’ s donation as the organization ’ s work strongly aligns with HFP ’ s mission and core values . Additionally , one of the Geared for Giving Committee members , Greater OST Club Manager Kevin Adjei , wanted to nominate an organization that helps underserved communities and demographics with education assistance .
As a first-generation college attendee himself , Adjei understands the challenges faced by underserved communities . The committee believed ECGOH was the perfect choice based on its mission to help those in need with educational assistance . G