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THE GYM of Montvale Raises Money for Disabled Veterans
Supporting local charities and giving back to Veterans with a fundraising event on Veterans Day.
After achieving success from fundraising events in 2014, THE GYM will once again be hosting fundraising initiatives to support our troops and raise money to help disabled veterans.
Last November THE GYM raised $12,000 by hosting a series of fundraising events for Homes For Veterans. The money was used to make urgently needed repairs to the Newark, New Jersey home of Sergeant James Bellamy. Homes For Veterans engaged a contractor who completed a $16,450 renovation of Sgt. Bellamy’s front porch, stabilizing the structure and augmenting the installation of a mechanized wheelchair lift that was installed by the Veteran’s Administration.
THE GYM was gratified to be able to assist with the renovations to Sgt. Bellamy’s house and looks forward to another successful fundraising effort this Veterans Day. “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,” said Lisa Bruchalski, Group Fitness Director at THE GYM of Montvale.
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THE GYM of Montvale will be hosting a push-up contest on Veteran’s Day, where trainers and members can have people sponsor them per push-up. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Proceeds from the event will once again be donated to Homes For Veterans.
Doug DiPaola, Founder of Homes For Veterans shares how much THE GYM’s efforts mean to the charity: “It’s heartwarming to know how much the employees and members of THE GYM care for our troops, and show how much they appreciate the troops that have served our country, such as Sgt. Bellamy.”
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THE GYM will also be selling camouflage t-shirts throughout the entire month of November. Net proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will also be donated to Homes for Veterans.
THE GYM recognizes the importance of giving back to those who protected and served our country with honor. They are committed to helping out charities such as Homes For Veterans and other local causes. THE GYM encourages you to “muscle up” for our Veterans and support our troops this November.
A video of last year’s Push-Up contest can be seen here at Homes For Veterans Push-Up Contest 2014.
About Homes For Veterans
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
http://www.homesforveterans.us
About THE GYM of Englewood & Montvale
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
201-802-9399
http://www.GetToTheGym.com/montvale
THE GYM of Englewood
20 Nordhoff Place
Englewood, NJ 07631
201-567-9399
http://www.GetToTheGym.com/englewood
Photo 1:
MSgt James Siletti, USAF Retired, 22 years active duty and personal trainer, THE GYM participating in the 2014 Push-Up Contest for Homes For Veterans.
Photo 2:
Left to right: ” MSgt James Siletti, USAF Retired, 22 years active duty and personal trainer, THE GYM; Sgt. James Bellamy; Doug Di Paolo, Founder, Homes for Veterans.
Photo 3:
Homes For Veterans plaque in honor of THE GYM’s 2014 fundraiser
Photo 4
Doug DiPaola presented THE GYM with a plaque to thank them for their fundraising efforts. Left to right: Christina Fonesca, James Siletti, Lisa Bruchalski, Nurit Chasman, THE GYM; Doug DiPaola, Homes For Veterans; Frances Frierson, THE GYM.
