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Zumbathon and Bike-a-Thon to Benefit the LIVESTRONG Program - Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA has been selected to offer LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free physical activity and well-being initiative that helps cancer survivors reach their holistic health goals.

In an effort to support the new LIVESTRONG initiative at the Y, they are hosting a Zumbathon and Bike-a-Thon to benefit the LIVESTRONG program at the Y facility located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains on March 10, 2012 from 4 pm – 6 pm. 

The Zumbathon will be held in Gym 2 from 4 pm – 6 pm and the Bike-a-Thon (Cycle portion) will be held in the Cycle Studio from 4 pm – 6 pm.  There will be three Zumba classes and three Cycle classes in a row from simultaneously.  Participants can pick and choose the classes they want to attend, stay for all three or come at the hour mark between 4 pm and 6 pm.  Yellow Ribbons will be available for purchase to commemorate a cancer survivor in your life for $1 each.  Tie your ribbon in the front of the Y.  There will also be a basket raffle. 

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This event is open to all members and non-members. Pre-registration is going on now for this event.  Cost is $10 per class when pre-register and $15 per class at the door.  Proceeds will directly benefit and help sustain the LIVESTRONG Initiative at the Y.  For more information or to pre-register for this event, please visit the Member Service Desk at the Y or contact Sheri Cognetti or Donna Peart at 908-889-8880 x104 or email LIVESTRONG@fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

 

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