The Cornerstone Club Community Gives Back

If you have lived in Bucks County for any amount of time, you may know that we have a number of great resources available to help us make healthy choices and stay fit. One such resource, The Cornerstone Clubs, recently saw an opportunity to give back and proved that great things can be done with the help of a supportive community.

The Clubs have grown from one small gym (established in 1995) to a vibrant group of members and professionals committed to health and fitness in 4 different locations across Bucks County. They have a strong focus on building a true member-centered community and when they recently called on that community to help others in need, the response was overwhelming.

Ride & Zone For A Reason

One of their members, John Kocis, was seriously injured earlier this year when he was struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the street. He suffered a number of very serious injuries and has since spent most of his time in intensive care undergoing multiple surgeries. As a result of his injuries, John is facing significant therapy and rehabilitation. The Cornerstone Clubs assisted their members in organizing a Spinning Fundraiser and Silent Auction for mid-April. They asked for donations to help the Kocis family. As we said earlier, the response was overwhelming.

75 prizes were donated (valued at over $15,000) to the auction, which successfully raised over $23,000. Additional funds were raised by member services and checks granted by members. The proceeds will go directly to the family to help with their substantial medical and rehabilitation bills. We've included some photos of the Auction below. The 4th picture is of Shawn Marie Baker (General Manager of Doylestown) and Barbara Pletcher (Member Services at Doylestown). These two women coordinated and helped to make the event a total success.

Be A Hero on April 28th, 2012

This weekend, each of the Cornerstone Clubs will hold a spinning class at 11:30AM as part of a national event called Be A Hero. The money that is raised through the classes will be donated to the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation. The foundation exists to grant the ‘wishes' of people who are in need and suffering from a serious and terminal illness. Concerning Cornerstone's motivation for participating in the event, their Marketing Director Whitney Kerns told us, “Cornerstone is always looking to help our community by utilizing our facilities and outreach for support.”

We couldn't agree more. The generosity of the community at The Cornerstone Clubs is undoubtedly reaching families in Bucks County and beyond. Their mission is “to be the place with the most passionate people committed to making your health and fitness experience the best part of your day. ” It is evident to us that they are fulfilling that mission and changing a few lives in the process. For more information on the Cornerstone Clubs, check out their website here.

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