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HAMPTON, N.H.<\/strong> – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is continuing to enhance people’s lives and create a healthier world by hosting a company-wide ‘Flexing for Good’ volunteer initiative for its corporate team members.<\/p>\n Throughout the month of September, Planet Fitness corporate team members in multiple states volunteered at neighboring nonprofit organizations, dedicating more than 400 hours of service. Benefitting organizations included Planet Fitness’ national nonprofit partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), as well as other nonprofits such as the Blue Ocean Society in New Hampshire, Boston Children’s Hospital, Lydia’s House of Hope in New Hampshire, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Planet Fitness’ World Headquarters has offices in New Hampshire and Florida. All Planet Fitness World Headquarters team members are given two paid days annually for volunteer work.<\/p>\n “Planet Fitness is always looking for ways to expand our impact beyond our four walls and into the communities we serve, and our ‘Flexing for Good’ volunteer initiative for our corporate team members does just that,” said McCall Gosselin, Senior Vice President of Communications & Social Impact at Planet Fitness. “By giving team members opportunities to volunteer during the month of September, we were able to reach even more communities, with a large focus on organizations in the New Hampshire, Boston, and Central Florida areas given the proximity to our offices.”<\/p>\n As part of this year’s ‘Flexing for Good’ volunteer initiative, Planet Fitness’ corporate team members worked hand-in-hand with the following nonprofit partners:<\/p>\n New Hampshire Food Bank<\/strong> \u2013 Sorted more than 4,000 pounds of frozen food and assisted with meal preparation;<\/li>\n Ronald McDonald House Charities (Florida)<\/strong> \u2013 Packed kits with necessities for people who stay at the home;<\/li>\n St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital<\/strong> \u2013 Created more than 100 virtual cards for patients;<\/li>\n Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida<\/strong> \u2013 Sorted donations for families in need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n As part of the Company’s larger give back efforts, Planet Fitness is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of the brand’s national philanthropic initiative, the Judgement Free Generation\u00ae, which aims to prevent bullying and promote kindness. Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $8.4 million to support anti-bullying, pro-kindness initiatives.<\/p>\n\n