These are undoubtedly two of my fondest photos and moments from the two year run of our non-profit organization The Fitness Club For Kids. But like all good things, it too had to come to an end as the nation's and the California state economy has created an environment where running a start-up non profit is very difficult to do. In our two years, the program worked with more than 2,500 children from all parts of Los Angeles County, providing fun and engaging fitness and nutrition education services to children of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The first photo features a group of children running on their elementary school playground with the towering buildings of downtown LA right in the background. The joy and pleasure seen in these kids faces is just wonderful.
The second photo is from our first Summer Fitness Academy in La Crescenta, CA. More than 150 kids took part in a wide range of fitness activities including: martial arts, obstacle courses, soccer, kick ball, baseball, dancing, pilates and even yoga. The students also ate healthy snacks and learned about nutrition from a certified nutritionist. In the photo you can see students and counselors taking part in a Yoga class under the shade of sycamore trees at Two Strike Park.
There are a lot of people to thank for helping with this organization and the thousands of kids touched by our efforts. To all of our board members, partners, and supporters - Thank You!
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