Get In New Orleans Spirit At Atlantic Club's ALS Fundraiser Friday

By Leah Iannacone

The Atlantic Club will be hosting a night at the Big Easy with a New Orleans-themed silent auction for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and Augie’s Quest.

It is part of the Atlantic Club’s effort to engage other health and fitness clubs across the United States to raise an additional $6.5 million by doing One Event on One Day for One Man’s Quest- Augie Nieto. The local goal is to raise $50,000 for Augie’s Quest with this event.

According to the Augie’s Quest website, Augie Nieto, a pioneer in the fitness industry, co-founded Lifecycles, Inc. in 1980. Over the course of 20 years, he grew the company, now called Life Fitness, Inc., to be the largest commercial manufacturer of fitness equipment in the world. In March 2005, Augie’s life took an unexpected turn; he was diagnosed with ALS. Drawing strength from his family, friends, and a flood of supportive emails, Augie maintains a positive attitude and continues to lead an active life. As Chairman of the Board of Directors at ALS TDI, Augie is instrumental in the management of the Institute and acts as a spokesperson for the company.

The Atlantic Club, through its Manasquan and Red Bank locations, has raised more than $500,000 for ALS over the past seven years.

The event, A Night in NOLA, is Friday at the Atlantic Club’s Manasquan location. It is scheduled to run from 7-10 p.m. and includes food, a cash bar serving specialty drinks, and live music by Joe Baracata Band and Sax Man Dan.

Tickets are $25. Visit www.theatlanticclub.com or call 732-223-2100 for more information, or purchase tickets on Eventbrite.