A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club receives $5,000 donation

On February 6, Planet Fitness presented a $5,000 oversized check to the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club to honor the official grand opening of its new Bessemer club, the seventh in the Birmingham area.

The donation was given during a 10:00 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony that took place at the new Planet Fitness club, located at 528 West Town Plaza. The gift will benefit the Boys & Girls Club’s anti-bullying efforts, and represents Planet Fitness’ commitment to investing in the Birmingham area community through a number of goodwill initiatives.

“In our community, everyone belongs, that’s why we’re proud to support the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club’s anti-bullying efforts to make Bessemer a judgement-free place,” said Scott Lyons, Franchise Partner.

Planet Fitness has recently been extending its judgement-free philosophy outside of its gym and into the community with its philanthropic initiative, “Judgement Free Generation™.” Together with the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Planet Fitness aims to empower a generation of children and teens to grow up contributing to a more judgement-free planet—a place where everyone feels accepted and like they belong.

The following community leaders and members were in attendance at yesterday's check presentation:

City officials:

• Mayor Kenneth Gulley
• City Council President Cleo King
• Chamber President LaTasha Cook Williams
• Members of the Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors

A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club:

• Frank Adams CEO
• Richard Curry COO
• Heather Turney Director of Resource Development
• Trevor O’Brian Marketing and Media Outreach

Planet Fitness:

• Scott Lyons, Franchise Partner
• Lisa Holden, Regional Manager
• Darius Green, Club General Manager
• TiLynn Butler, Assistant Manager
• All Bessemer team members