Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Independents
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Puppies Go for a Swim at HealthQuest for Charity
Posted: October 4, 2018 in Independents
FLEMINGTON, N.J. - HealthQuest hosted a Pool “Pawty” at the club’s Swim Club on Saturday, September 30th in support of the charity, Puppies Behind Bars. Over fifty dogs of many different breeds enjoyed a swim in the pool and company of one another during this afternoon event. It’s the first time HealthQuest hosted an outdoor swim for dogs, and it marked a successful close to the Swim Club season. Each dog in attendance also went home with a special goodie bag generously donated by Barkley’s Gourmet Marketplace on Main Street in Flemington, NJ. Read More...
ClubCorp to Host Patriot Golf Day Tournament to Benefit Folds of Honor and George W. Bush Institute
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – announced it will host the Patriot Golf Day tournament at 27 of their private country clubs across Texas to benefit Folds of Honor and the George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative. The tournament, scheduled on October 28, 2018, will raise donations and awareness for military veterans and their families. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs To Raise $150,000 For Cancer Research
Posted: September 20, 2018 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s top destination for fitness and recreation, announced its goal to raise $150,000 for cancer research in the month of October for its 4th annual Fight Cancer campaign. A small idea that started in 2015, #InShapeFightsCancer has evolved into a cause that its teams and communities actively rally around and is getting bigger every year. This year, In-Shape will try to increase the amount raised by 15%. Read More...
Club Pilates Partners With Miracles for Kids
Posted: July 5, 2018 in Suppliers
COSTA MESA, CA - Formed under a shared vision that all children should be given the opportunity to live healthy and thriving lives, Club Pilates, the nation’s largest premium boutique Pilates franchise, announced its partnership with Miracles for Kids, a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of critically-ill children and their families in need. Throughout the month of July, Club Pilates studios across California are teaming up to make a difference and support the charity in a variety of ways. Read More...
Planet Fitness National Scholarship Awards $75,000 to 15 Boys & Girls Club Youth For Their Commitment to Kindness and Inclusion
Posted: June 27, 2018 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced it has awarded 15 youth from Boys & Girls Clubs across the country with $5,000 individual scholarships. Unlike most scholarships, which reward youth for academics or athletic abilities, these were awarded based on each teen’s inspiring efforts to create a kinder world for today’s youth as part of the company’s Judgement Free Generation philanthropic initiative, which aims to prevent bullying and promote kindness everywhere. Ceremonies honoring the scholarship recipients were held at local Boys & Girls Clubs. Read More...
CorePower Yoga Partners With Yoga Foster To Bring Yoga And Mindfulness To Kids Across The Country
Posted: June 18, 2018 in Chains
DENVER, CO - CorePower Yoga announces a partnership with Yoga Foster, an organization dedicated to empowering educators with yoga and mindfulness resources to create healthier, happier classrooms. Through the partnership, CorePower Yoga will help raise money and awareness for Yoga Foster so that the organization can reach more educators and students nationwide with comprehensive yoga training programs. The initiative supports CorePower Yoga's mission of bringing the life-changing benefits of a yoga practice to as many people as possible. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches Strengthened By Heroes Campaign
Posted: May 29, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the launch of the Strengthened by Heroes national campaign. Strengthened by Heroes demonstrates Crunch's gratitude by honoring those veterans and first responders who are everyday heroes. Through this initiative, Crunch hopes to make a difference in their communities by encouraging other veterans to join their team or to find support through fitness. Read More...
Get Kids Moving With PHIT America’s National Fundraising & Awareness Campaign
Posted: May 24, 2018 in Suppliers
SILVER SPRING, MD – In its ongoing effort to educate and enlighten the U.S. about the dangers of physical inactivity, PHIT America, the charity and campaign created by tennis industry veteran Jim Baugh, is giving the American general public the chance to be a part of the solution with its first National Fundraising & Awareness Campaign. And, everyone in the tennis industry can help. Read More...
Equinox and Solstice Introduce The Northward Jacket; With Every Jacket Sold, One is Gifted to a Local Child in Need
Posted: May 2, 2018 in Chains
LAWRENCE, KS - Equinox & Solstice announced the launch of the Northward Jacket, a responsibly sourced, windproof, water-resistant and breathable jacket that not only looks great but helps local disadvantaged youth. With every Northward Jacket purchased, Equinox and Solstice will gift the same jacket to a local kid in need. The Indiegogo campaign, which is being managed by the Launchpad Agency, has a funding goal of $30,000 USD and features limited Super Early Bird Specials of $119 as well as several other rewards for backers. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Partners with Tobacco Free Wichita and City of Wichita Parks & Recreation
Posted: April 22, 2018 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Rodney Steven II, influential local entrepreneur and Owner/President of Genesis Health Clubs, announced “Play Healthy ICT” in partnership with Tobacco Free Wichita. The free event took place April 21st at OJ Watson Park, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The partnership with Genesis Health Clubs’ KidFit program, Wichita Parks & Recreation and Tobacco Free Wichita featured fun, active programming for all ages, including “Around the World – Sports of All Sorts,” free kids’ bikes and helmets (limited), yoga, healthy snacks, games, jump ropes, hula hoops, tobacco litter cleanup, special guests and more. Read More...
