Today the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils announced three Alaska schools that were selected to each receive a DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center. The DON’T QUIT! Campaign has named Mears Middle School and Romig Middle School in Anchorage, and Knik Charter School in Wasilla. This year, the NFGFC will have gifted fitness centers to 40 states and the foundation plans to reach all 50 states in the coming years.
“Congratulations to the selected schools who will receive a DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “I’m proud to see our schools recognized for their commitment to fostering a healthy and active lifestyle.”
“Three schools really embodied our mission of building a nation of the fittest, healthiest kids in the world. I’m thrilled to announce that Mears Middle School and Romig Middle School in Anchorage, and Knik Charter School in Wasilla are all being awarded a brand new $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Centers. Congratulations to all, we look forward to visiting these three schools during our ribbon cutting ceremonies this fall!” said Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Council.
Each fitness center is financed through public/private partnerships with companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Carelon Foundation, Wheels Up and Nike, and does not rely on taxpayer dollars or state funding. Fit Supply provides the fitness equipment. The foundation’s goal is to build a nation of the fittest, healthiest kids in the world.
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The DON’T QUIT! Fitness Centers will be unveiled during ribbon cutting ceremonies this fall.
For more information about the NFGFC, visit www.natgovfit.org.
