On November 1st, we celebrated the unveiling of the free fitness center awarded to Northeast High School. The wellness space was made possible through the Chris Conti Memorial Grant.
The CCMG was established in 2020 to honor the memory and legacy of our co-founder, Chris Conti, who passed away in March of 2019. The creation of the CCMG coincides with the company’s motto, “See a need, fill a need”, and carries on Chris’ notable generosity and service to his community. The annual CCMG awards a free fitness center to a deserving organization in Georgia.
Azaley Person, a senior at Northeast High School believes that the center is “more than just a workout space. It is a place where [they] can set personal goals, push [themselves], and grow stronger.”
With 100% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, Northeast High School serves predominately economically disadvantaged students. The equipment from the CCMG will be used to help students who are unable to participate in extracurricular sports learn about their physical health as well as healthy coping skills. The goal for the space is to be an area students go when they are feeling overwhelmed, using fitness as an outlet for emotional regulation or difficult situations. William Gordon, assistant athletic director at Northeast High School has a clear vision for the new fitness space and hopes that it can assist the staff in developing the “whole child.”
It was a beautiful day to honor Chris’ memory and we are thankful for the supportive community who came out to celebrate with us.
