In-Shape to Raise $100,000 For Cancer Research
Posted: September 20, 2017 in Chains
In-Shape
STOCKTON, CA – In-Shape Health Clubs, one of California’s top destinations for fitness and recreation, announced its goal to raise $100,000 in the month of October for its 3rd annual campaign to fundraise for cancer research.
In-Shape will raise money in a variety of ways: In-Shape will donate $1 for every new member who joins in October; will be the flagship sponsor of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in Stockton, Modesto and Bakersfield; will host Weekend Warrior themed work out classes every weekend in October; will sell paper Kettlebells and special edition active wear; and will donate $1 for every photo shared on social media tagged with #InShapeFightsCancer.
“Cancer affects us all,” said In-Shape CEO Rich Nelsen. “Our goal is to inspire our communities to live healthy, fit and happy and #InShapeFightsCancer helps us fulfill this mission in a meaningful way,” he said.
New this year, In-Shape is partnering with 13 year old Hollis Belger, a Bay Area native, and one of the top individual fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She will be hosting a soccer clinic and shootout competition on October 8 at In-Shape Antioch. For a $10 donation, kids aged 5-15 can learn her tips and tricks to juggling for over 23 minutes without stopping, score some goals, and win some prizes. Plus, an In-Shape personal trainer will lead the whole family in a fun, boot camp style warm up. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
“The communities in our clubs are supportive – whether it’s being there for each other through a fitness journey, a family transition, or a fight against cancer. Our members are considerate and passionate individuals, so while it may be ambitious, we are confident we can meet this goal,” Nelsen said.
In-Shape’s fitness partners are also helping with the campaign. Les Mills and Precore Fitness Equipment are sponsoring four of the weekend warrior classes.
“In-Shape, together with our partners and members, sees this campaign as a wonderful opportunity to support innovative cancer research that will make a real difference to reduce the number of lives lost to this disease,” finished Nelsen.
