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Photo courtesy of Sviguephotography LOOPS FOR COMMUNITY FITNESS -- Walkers, runners and bikers completed over 250 loops for Friends of Community Fitness during the organization’s second Cyc-la-thon on the morning of Oct. 15 in Guilford. The event raised $32,000 for the nonprofit fitness and community center.
Photo courtesy of Sviguephotography LOOPS FOR COMMUNITY FITNESS -- Walkers, runners and bikers completed over 250 loops for Friends of Community Fitness during the organization’s second Cyc-la-thon on the morning of Oct. 15 in Guilford. The event raised $32,000 for the nonprofit fitness and community center.

Second Cycl-a-thon raises $32,000 for Community Fitness

Contributed • October 24, 2022

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness had another successful year at the second annual Cycl-a-thon! Nearly 100 participants gathered in Guilford on Saturday, Oct. 15 to walk, run, or bike a 2-mile loop through town. Collectively the group completed 256 loops earning over $6,000 in pledges. Friends and families enjoyed the day together outdoors with a bounce house, exploring the Joy Truck, great food for lunch, and teaming up to complete the loops.

The event raised a total of over $32,000 for the non-profit community center. These funds will be used for roof and boiler repairs this year. The funds earned last year allowed Community Fitness to purchase several new pieces of equipment and reupholster all equipment that needed repair. Community Fitness has grown over 40 percent in the last year to over 700 members.  

Photo courtesy of Sviguephotography
LOOPS FOR COMMUNITY FITNESS — Walkers, runners and bikers completed over 250 loops for Friends of Community Fitness during the organization’s second Cyc-la-thon on the morning of Oct. 15 in Guilford. The event raised $32,000 for the nonprofit fitness and community center.

“This event allows us to continue to offer 36 programs a week free to members of all ages, while still maintaining our facility and equipment each year,” said Executive Director Britney Gallagher. “We couldn’t do it without the help from so many local businesses, community members, board, and staff. Thank you to everyone that supported the Cycl-a-thon and came out for a fun day!”

Friends of Community Fitness is already getting “Cyc’d” for next year! To keep up to date with programs and events at ComFit, visit the website www.comfitme2003.com or like Community Fitness on Facebook.

Photo courtesy of Sviguephotography
CYCL-A-THON — Friends of Community Fitness raised over $32,000 through its second annual Cycl-a-thon on Oct. 15. Funds will be used for roof and boiler repairs

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