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THE GYM Fundraiser to Help Disabled Veteran
Fundraising effort supports Harrington Park based Homes For Veterans
THE GYM recently hosted a successful fundraising drive to raise money for disabled veterans through Homes For Veterans, a local charity based in Harrington Park, NJ.
The fundraising events included a push-up contest, with trainers and members participating in a friendly competition where funds were raised with every push-up. The fitness events and sales of “Support Our Troops” t-shirts raised over $3,400 for Homes For Veterans.
"Homes For Veterans thanks the veterans and all of the employees and members of THE GYM who participated in the fundraiser. Their team effort exemplifies how much Americans appreciate the service and sacrifice of our veterans,” said Doug DiPaola, President/CEO of Homes For Veterans.
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Over the past two years, THE GYM has raised $15,400 for Homes For Veterans. Last year, a portion of that went toward repairing the Newark, New Jersey home of Sgt. James Bellamy, reconstructing the front porch and providing him with safe and easy access to a mechanized wheelchair lift that was funded and installed by the Veteran’s Administration.
THE GYM was honored to help fund the renovations to Sgt. Bellamy’s home. “It was so nice to see what our fundraising events were able to do for Sgt. Bellamy, and we really look forward to helping another veteran through this year’s efforts, says Lisa Bruchalski, Group Fitness Director at THE GYM of Montvale.
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The funds raised by THE GYM this time will be used to help former Marine Kyle Chappell of Morristown, NJ. After graduating from high school, Chappell enlisted in the Marines, serving for four years, during which he spent nine months each in Iraq and Afghanistan. In April 2015, Chappell was seriously injured in an accident, suffering injuries to his spinal cord and the loss of his leg.
“I'm proud to be part of THE GYM's fundraiser to better the lives of our American patriots,” said personal trainer James Siletti of THE GYM. “As R.J. Heller wrote: In the aftermath, we are because they were." Siletti served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant.
Also participating in the fundraising effort were two local Army veterans, retired Lieutenant Colonel Angela Reynolds and former Specialist Rebecca Miller Pringle. “I was really proud to see those push-ups knocked out because I knew for every one done a vet was going to be helped," said Pringle, who works as a Premier Military Real Estate Agent. Reynolds and Pringle are members of Team Red, White & Blue, whose mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
THE GYM recognizes the importance of giving back to those who have protected and served our country with honor. They are committed to helping out charities like Homes For Veterans and other local causes. THE GYM is proud of the success these annual fundraisers have achieved and will be conducting other fundraising events in 2016.
Homes For Veterans is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to adapt the homes of disabled veterans to make them handicap accessible and barrier free. Based in Harrington Park, New Jersey, Homes for Veterans helps disabled veterans who are unable to secure the necessary resources to modify their homes to accommodate their disabilities.
Homes for Veterans
105 Highland Avenue
Harrington Park, NJ 07640
201-660-8364
THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a juice bar, spa and child play area. The staff's attentive service and the facility's array of programs and services provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience.
THE GYM Montvale
2 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ 07645
