Atlanta Retailers Foundation Makes Healthy Donation

Funds help with installation of outdoor fitness station in Atlanta.

September 21, 2015

DEKALB, Ga. – The Atlanta Retailers Foundation recently donated $8,000 to help fund the installation of an outdoor fitness station in Gresham Park in Atlanta.

Shyna Mistry, a trustee of the Atlanta Retailers Foundation, told the Champion News, “This fitness cluster will remain a symbol for all of us and I hope it benefits each and every resident and visitor because it is meant to bring people together and bring a little sunshine into all of our lives.”

Interim DeKalb County CEO Lee May called the partnership with the Atlanta Retailers Association “critical,” noting that she foresees more opportunities for partnerships in the coming months. “We’re always excited to build relationships outside…county government,” May told the news source. “They have put their money where their mouth is.”

Two-time Olympic gold medalist DeeDee Trotte was on hand at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to demonstrate the workout equipment. “I grew up right around the corner from here, so this is kind of like my backyard,” she said. “This is a great way to encourage everyone in the community to keep active, to keep going toward living a healthy lifestyle.”

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