National Fitness Campaign | September Newsletter

Building a Healthier New Carrollton

"This is to make sure that we have equitable access to fitness opportunities for people of various sizes, abilities and age groups to find something that will work for them," Mayor Dodro shared with PGCTV.?Partnering with NFC empowered New Carrollton to enhance Beckett Field with a new Fitness Court Studio and the Municipal Center with a Fitness Court that will break down barriers to outdoor exercise and create inclusive wellness hubs for all. By creating accessible, free fitness spaces, cities like New Carrollton are driving a movement toward healthier lifestyles, fostering a stronger, more engaged community.

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Community Champion Spotlight

Chastity Johnson and Danny O'Neal - Lewiston, ME

This power couple visits the Fitness Court three times a week. “We end up walking afterward, we love being outdoors,” Johnson says. O’Neal adds, “It has everything you want. There’s good air, it’s not cluttered — I prefer it to an indoor gym." photo credit:?Sun Journal

Carrie Gieseke - Riverside, MO

The Fitness Court is just as much about mental health as it is about physical health. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month,?read Carrie's story on pushing through the pain after losing her brother and finding solace at the Fitness Court.

NFC hears from thousands of citizens every year like Chastity, Danny?and Carrie?interested in bringing a Fitness Court?and wellness programming?to their local park or school. If this is you, we are ready to hear from you and help support your passion for accessible outdoor wellness.

Nominate Your Community or School to Receive a Fitness Court?

5 Practical Tactics to Bring Free, Accessible Outdoor Wellness to Your Community

We know investing in outdoor wellness stems from community support, strategic planning and dedicated resources. A commitment to join NFC is a transformative initiative, promoting free, accessible health and wellness for decades to come. However, securing funding in addition to the NFC grant program for the project can pose?challenges. Our team of experts have?assisted over 500 municipalities and?schools in securing necessary funding, and are here to help you find solutions with practical steps to overcome funding obstacles and successfully bring the campaign to you.

Unlocking Funding Resources: 5 Practical Tactics

Have a success story to share from your healthy community on how Fitness Courts?are changing?health outcomes?

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