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Fitness International Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Wings for Life to Support Spinal Cord Research
Parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio commits $250,000 annually to research initiatives in the USA
IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fitness International, LLC, the parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio, today announced a multi-year partnership with Wings for Life USA. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
As part of the agreement, Fitness International will contribute $250,000 annually from 2026 through 2028, supporting the foundation’s research initiatives. Funds will be raised through a combination of direct corporate donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising activities across Fitness International clubs in the United States and Canada.
“Fitness is about more than physical strength; it’s about uniting people around the same mission. Through our partnership with Wings for Life, we have an opportunity to channel that collective energy into something truly meaningful,” said Jill Hill, President of Club Operations for Fitness International, “We, along with our members and team members across North America, are proud to support life-changing research aimed at curing spinal cord injuries. Together we can make a real and lasting impact.”
Fitness International clubs will support the initiative through member participation in the Wings for Life World Run, in-club events, and fundraising initiatives designed to raise awareness and generate support for spinal cord injury research.
The partnership will connect Fitness International’s United States and Canadian club communities with the Wings for Life World Run on May 10th, 2026, the world’s largest running event. Each year, using a unique competition format, participants run, walk, or roll at the very same time around the globe to raise money for spinal cord injury research.Â
Instead of making their way towards the finish line, participants move in the opposite direction while being pursued by the iconic “Catcher Car,” that begins moving 30 minutes after the race starts. Once this moving finish line overtakes participants, individuals will have successfully completed their race, until the final participants are caught and crowned the global champions.Â
“As Red Bull’s charity of choice, all administrative costs for the foundation are covered by Red Bull. That way, we are able to make a unique guarantee that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to funding research in the United States,” said Andrew Wagner, CEO of Wings for Life USA. “Partnerships with organizations like Fitness International amplify our impact, help us reach even more people, and bring us one step closer to finding a cure.”Â
Through its network of clubs and millions of members, Fitness International is committed to mobilizing one of the largest fitness communities in North America to support this critically important cause and drive research forward.
About Fitness International
Fitness International, LLC has 673 health club locations across 26 U.S. states and Canada. Follow LA Fitness, Club Studio, and City Sports Club on Facebook, Instagram or by downloading the mobile app.
About Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Worldwide, millions of people are dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury, most often as the result of a traffic accident or a fall. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the globe. While a cure is still to be found, steady progress has been made. Wings for Life USA was recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation in 2017 to fund scientific research and clinical trials in the United States.
Media Contact: mediarelations@fitnessintl.com
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SOURCE Fitness International LLC
Fitness International Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Wings for Life to Support Spinal Cord Research
Parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio commits $250,000 annually to research initiatives in the USA
IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fitness International, LLC, the parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio, today announced a multi-year partnership with Wings for Life USA. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
As part of the agreement, Fitness International will contribute $250,000 annually from 2026 through 2028, supporting the foundation’s research initiatives. Funds will be raised through a combination of direct corporate donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising activities across Fitness International clubs in the United States and Canada.
“Fitness is about more than physical strength; it’s about uniting people around the same mission. Through our partnership with Wings for Life, we have an opportunity to channel that collective energy into something truly meaningful,” said Jill Hill, President of Club Operations for Fitness International, “We, along with our members and team members across North America, are proud to support life-changing research aimed at curing spinal cord injuries. Together we can make a real and lasting impact.”
Fitness International clubs will support the initiative through member participation in the Wings for Life World Run, in-club events, and fundraising initiatives designed to raise awareness and generate support for spinal cord injury research.
The partnership will connect Fitness International’s United States and Canadian club communities with the Wings for Life World Run on May 10th, 2026, the world’s largest running event. Each year, using a unique competition format, participants run, walk, or roll at the very same time around the globe to raise money for spinal cord injury research.Â
Instead of making their way towards the finish line, participants move in the opposite direction while being pursued by the iconic “Catcher Car,” that begins moving 30 minutes after the race starts. Once this moving finish line overtakes participants, individuals will have successfully completed their race, until the final participants are caught and crowned the global champions.Â
“As Red Bull’s charity of choice, all administrative costs for the foundation are covered by Red Bull. That way, we are able to make a unique guarantee that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to funding research in the United States,” said Andrew Wagner, CEO of Wings for Life USA. “Partnerships with organizations like Fitness International amplify our impact, help us reach even more people, and bring us one step closer to finding a cure.”Â
Through its network of clubs and millions of members, Fitness International is committed to mobilizing one of the largest fitness communities in North America to support this critically important cause and drive research forward.
About Fitness International
Fitness International, LLC has 673 health club locations across 26 U.S. states and Canada. Follow LA Fitness, Club Studio, and City Sports Club on Facebook, Instagram or by downloading the mobile app.
About Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Worldwide, millions of people are dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury, most often as the result of a traffic accident or a fall. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the globe. While a cure is still to be found, steady progress has been made. Wings for Life USA was recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation in 2017 to fund scientific research and clinical trials in the United States.
Media Contact: mediarelations@fitnessintl.com
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SOURCE Fitness International LLC
Fitness International Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Wings for Life to Support Spinal Cord Research
Parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio commits $250,000 annually to research initiatives in the USA
IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fitness International, LLC, the parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio, today announced a multi-year partnership with Wings for Life USA. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
As part of the agreement, Fitness International will contribute $250,000 annually from 2026 through 2028, supporting the foundation’s research initiatives. Funds will be raised through a combination of direct corporate donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising activities across Fitness International clubs in the United States and Canada.
“Fitness is about more than physical strength; it’s about uniting people around the same mission. Through our partnership with Wings for Life, we have an opportunity to channel that collective energy into something truly meaningful,” said Jill Hill, President of Club Operations for Fitness International, “We, along with our members and team members across North America, are proud to support life-changing research aimed at curing spinal cord injuries. Together we can make a real and lasting impact.”
Fitness International clubs will support the initiative through member participation in the Wings for Life World Run, in-club events, and fundraising initiatives designed to raise awareness and generate support for spinal cord injury research.
The partnership will connect Fitness International’s United States and Canadian club communities with the Wings for Life World Run on May 10th, 2026, the world’s largest running event. Each year, using a unique competition format, participants run, walk, or roll at the very same time around the globe to raise money for spinal cord injury research.Â
Instead of making their way towards the finish line, participants move in the opposite direction while being pursued by the iconic “Catcher Car,” that begins moving 30 minutes after the race starts. Once this moving finish line overtakes participants, individuals will have successfully completed their race, until the final participants are caught and crowned the global champions.Â
“As Red Bull’s charity of choice, all administrative costs for the foundation are covered by Red Bull. That way, we are able to make a unique guarantee that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to funding research in the United States,” said Andrew Wagner, CEO of Wings for Life USA. “Partnerships with organizations like Fitness International amplify our impact, help us reach even more people, and bring us one step closer to finding a cure.”Â
Through its network of clubs and millions of members, Fitness International is committed to mobilizing one of the largest fitness communities in North America to support this critically important cause and drive research forward.
About Fitness International
Fitness International, LLC has 673 health club locations across 26 U.S. states and Canada. Follow LA Fitness, Club Studio, and City Sports Club on Facebook, Instagram or by downloading the mobile app.
About Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Worldwide, millions of people are dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury, most often as the result of a traffic accident or a fall. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the globe. While a cure is still to be found, steady progress has been made. Wings for Life USA was recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation in 2017 to fund scientific research and clinical trials in the United States.
Media Contact: mediarelations@fitnessintl.com
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SOURCE Fitness International LLC
Fitness International Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Wings for Life to Support Spinal Cord Research
Parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio commits $250,000 annually to research initiatives in the USA
IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fitness International, LLC, the parent company of LA Fitness, City Sports Club, and Club Studio, today announced a multi-year partnership with Wings for Life USA. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
As part of the agreement, Fitness International will contribute $250,000 annually from 2026 through 2028, supporting the foundation’s research initiatives. Funds will be raised through a combination of direct corporate donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising activities across Fitness International clubs in the United States and Canada.
“Fitness is about more than physical strength; it’s about uniting people around the same mission. Through our partnership with Wings for Life, we have an opportunity to channel that collective energy into something truly meaningful,” said Jill Hill, President of Club Operations for Fitness International, “We, along with our members and team members across North America, are proud to support life-changing research aimed at curing spinal cord injuries. Together we can make a real and lasting impact.”
Fitness International clubs will support the initiative through member participation in the Wings for Life World Run, in-club events, and fundraising initiatives designed to raise awareness and generate support for spinal cord injury research.
The partnership will connect Fitness International’s United States and Canadian club communities with the Wings for Life World Run on May 10th, 2026, the world’s largest running event. Each year, using a unique competition format, participants run, walk, or roll at the very same time around the globe to raise money for spinal cord injury research.Â
Instead of making their way towards the finish line, participants move in the opposite direction while being pursued by the iconic “Catcher Car,” that begins moving 30 minutes after the race starts. Once this moving finish line overtakes participants, individuals will have successfully completed their race, until the final participants are caught and crowned the global champions.Â
“As Red Bull’s charity of choice, all administrative costs for the foundation are covered by Red Bull. That way, we are able to make a unique guarantee that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to funding research in the United States,” said Andrew Wagner, CEO of Wings for Life USA. “Partnerships with organizations like Fitness International amplify our impact, help us reach even more people, and bring us one step closer to finding a cure.”Â
Through its network of clubs and millions of members, Fitness International is committed to mobilizing one of the largest fitness communities in North America to support this critically important cause and drive research forward.
About Fitness International
Fitness International, LLC has 673 health club locations across 26 U.S. states and Canada. Follow LA Fitness, Club Studio, and City Sports Club on Facebook, Instagram or by downloading the mobile app.
About Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Worldwide, millions of people are dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury, most often as the result of a traffic accident or a fall. Wings for Life is a non-profit spinal cord research foundation with the single mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Since 2004, Wings for Life has funded life-changing research projects and clinical trials around the globe. While a cure is still to be found, steady progress has been made. Wings for Life USA was recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation in 2017 to fund scientific research and clinical trials in the United States.
Media Contact: mediarelations@fitnessintl.com
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SOURCE Fitness International LLC
New Historical Novel Set in World War II New Orleans Highlights Romance and Loyalty
Story follows a young woman’s search for independence amid war, suspicion and social change
CLEMSON, S.C., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In his latest historical novel, “The Way I See Him: AÂ Homefront Romance,” Kelly Durham takes readers to wartime New Orleans during the early years of World War II, following a young woman seeking a fresh start. Weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and following a personal scandal, Lizzie Scott leaves her small hometown determined to rebuild her life in the Crescent City, where her brother already resides.
In “The Way I See Him,” Lizzie finds work with a defense contractor, settles into a boarding house and becomes involved in an unexpected romance with her brother’s shipmate, Juan Acosta. As the war intensifies, she and her colleagues navigate bureaucracy, betrayal and espionage while supporting the nation’s military efforts. Amid the uncertainties of wartime, Lizzie confronts questions of trust and doubt as she weighs love against loyalty and forgiveness. Durham hopes to reach readers who are interested in World War II and its lasting impact on American society, particularly the ways wartime conditions opened doors for women and minorities.
“World War II was transformative not only on a geo-political level but upon American society as well,” Durham said. “Many social advances still evolving in America today have their roots in World War II.”
Durham has written or co-written 14 historical novels set in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s and has authored nearly 500 articles profiling heroes honored on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor. His previous novel, “The Movie Star and Me,” also draws on mid-20th century settings, reflecting his continued focus on American life and history during that era.
“I think this book will appeal to readers because it presents an accurate depiction of the American home front as the setting for a compelling romance,” Durham said.
“The Way I See Him: A Homefront Romance”
By Kelly Durham
ISBN: 9781665785068 (softcover); 9781665785075 (electronic)
Available at Archway Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Kelly Durham lives in Clemson, S.C. He is married to the former Yvonne Spiva of Oakway, S.C. and they are the parents of three adult daughters. Durham grew up in Clemson, graduating from D. W. Daniel High School in 1976 and Clemson University, with honor, in 1980. He served four years in the United States Army with assignments in Arizona and Germany before returning to Clemson and entering private business in 1986. In 2020, he earned a master’s degree from Arizona State University. To learn more, please visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/869102-the-way-i-see-him.
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