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DC/Baltimore Area Non-Profit Offers Free Gym Memberships
For Immediate Release 09/26/2021
Move4Life Fund Inc.
Laurel, MD
A 501(c)(3) Company EIN: 85-4028118
www.move4life.org
A Maryland-based non-profit organization has aimed to help low-income people access CrossFit gyms to improve their health and wellness. The Move4Life Fund Inc is a financial repository designed to provide free gym memberships to those that need financial assistance.
Our mission is to transform the lives of economically disadvantaged beneficiaries by providing funding for functional fitness gym memberships for mind-body therapies, nutritional education, personalized fitness coaching, and college scholarships. Our experience has taught us that smaller group coach-led classes lead to higher success rates and longevity because of the supportive atmosphere and community-focused approach.
Move4Life’s motto is simple: If you have the will, We have the way! As long as the person is willing to put in the work, be receptive to coaching and be open to improving themselves, we will pay for the gym membership.
Why: “In our opinion, we live in a top-ten high cost-of-living area (DC/Baltimore) where high-quality services and affordability do not exist,” says Donte R London, Executive Director for Move4Life. That is why we created the Move4Life Fund Inc, to give back and help others less fortunate than ourselves. For example, the average monthly fee for a CrossFit-type gym is $160 per month. But, unfortunately, gyms like this are out of reach for those living at or below the poverty line.
How: For those interested in a free gym membership, you can apply on our website. The beneficiaries: must live in Maryland, be at least 18 years old, demonstrate financial need, have access to transportation, and commit to attending classes three times per week.
Move4Life’s first partner is Top Tier Columbia, located in Columbia, MD. Interested affiliates can apply to become a partner with Move4Life at our website.
Supporters of Move4Life can help regardless of their physical location. Move4Life accepts 100% tax-deductible donations at our website; the funds raised help pay for gym memberships.