THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNORS’ FITNESS COUNCILS BRINGS ITS MULTIMILLION DOLLAR DON’T QUIT! CAMPAIGN TO HAWAI‘I

“This opportunity for three suites of fitness equipment for our Hawai‘i schools from Jake Steinfeld and the National Foundation for Governor’s Fitness Councils is a wonderful opportunity and will be an even bigger blessing for our keiki who attend the selected schools. As a physician, I know that getting energized by physical activity helps students to learn better. This generosity is another example of how the private sector can help Hawai‘i residents live healthier lives.

In 2024, we are fulfilling our mission of putting fitness centers in every state of this great nation of ours,” said Jake Steinfeld. “For the last 40 years I’ve led the charge regarding the importance of physical activity as a way to combat childhood obesity. But the benefits don’t stop there. Exercise has been proven to provide a positive effect on a child’s mental health as well. In fact, the most underutilized antidepressant is exercise! Our kids are our most precious resource and by providing them with a strong foundation in health and fitness, we will be helping them excel beyond their wildest dreams. It’s inspiring to see elected leaders like Governor Josh Green champion the DON’T QUIT! vision by jumping onboard and welcoming us into the great state of Hawai‘i.

We’ve delivered DON’T QUIT! Fitness Centers to 46 states plus Washington, D.C., and this year we are adding four more states to our DON’T QUIT! family including Hawai‘i,” stated Steinfeld. “I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact our fitness centers have on students and communities. When you provide schools the tools, you’ll be amazed by the changes that take place. Not only are we seeing increased academic scores, but we are also seeing confidence and self-esteem skyrocket."

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