Geared Up Issue 4 2017 | Page 12

Good Looking Inc. Saves 1,857 Lives Through Partnership With Red Cross S ince 2012, Good Looking Inc., owned by Toby Hines and John Walsh, has been teaming up with the American Red Cross by hosting monthly blood drives at its Planet Fitness® location in Kennesaw, Georgia. The company has had a successful run with these events in the past, and a blood drive hosted on Oct. 16 proved to be no different. For two weeks leading up to a blood drive, flyers are posted on windows and a large banner placed in front of the club, so it was no surprise that the turnout exceeded expectations. Around 30 members registered to donate blood, and a handful of walk-ins participated as well. “Those are great numbers for a five-hour setup on a Monday afternoon, and it is a great way to introduce potential members to the Judgement Free Generation™,” said general manager Logan Turner. The blood drive was so successful that Good Looking Inc. has considered adding an additional bus for future drives. “We have a large amount of members that care about their health, and they show up to donate blood each opportunity they get and are always sharing their enthusiasm about donating,” said Turner. “This is a great opportunity to get out and know the community, and I would recommend that this expands to more clubs. Not only do blood drives demonstrate the values of the Judgement Free Generation by working within our communities, Over 30 PF® members gathered to donate blood for the monthly Red Cross blood drive. Red Cross Supervisor Debra Taylor, left, and Club Manager Logan Turner, right, are among those who participated in the blood drive. it creates a bond with our members that will foster goodwill toward Planet Fitness as a brand.” Since the beginning of their partnership with the Red Cross, drives held at Good Looking Inc.’s Kennesaw location have collected 619 pints of blood – enough to save 1,857 lives. “Many members have shared their appreciation of the sense of community that Planet Fitness demonstrates,” said Turner. “It provides a great opportunity for staff, most of whom donate, to see members outside of the gym and expand the Judgement Free Zone® beyond the doors of the club.” G Macrolease Corporation A Bank Rhode Island Company Planet Fitness Financing Get the funds you need to grow your franchise Equipment Leases & Loans Build-Out Financing SBA Loans 10 Find us on social media For more information, please contact Sal Venuto 800.645.3535 ext. 22104 I [email protected] www.macrolease.com