Fit, Fun and Education at Powerhouse Gym May 14

Keeping fit while having fun is the theme of a special day of activity being held Saturday, May 14—with a rain date of Sunday, May 15—at Powerhouse Gym.

“Fit and Fun Day” kicks off with an 8 a.m. 3K Walk/Run to benefit the American Cancer Fund (ACF). That will be followed by a day filled with music, rides, exercise classes, vendors and demonstrations for the entire family in the parking lot of the gym at 129 Stryker Lane.  

Ken Turash, who owns the Powerhouse Gym with his wife Melody, who is a lifelong township resident, explained, “I know the importance of community outreach and being connected with the community.”

While the gym has been involved in many community activities over the years, this will be the first of this magnitude. About a year ago Turash approached Henry Stryder of the ACF, a local cancer organization whose mission is to educate, support and empower those whose lives have been touched by cancer, with the idea to do some type of fundraiser. It grew from there.

“I think everyone is affected or has someone or knows of someone who has cancer,” said Turash, whose father died of cancer at an early age. “The ACF focuses on educating people about cancer and helping people to go to the right places for information and support.”

Registration for the 3K Walk/Run is $25 per walker (children under 12 free) or $50 per family, $20 for seniors. Those who register in advance will receive an event T-shirt. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration will also be accepted on the day of the event.

“Fit and Fun Day” will continue until 4 p.m. with a fair that will include the following:

• More than 45 vendors, including Creative Kids. Starbuck’s, LuLi’s Bridal Salon, Financial Resources, DC Gymnastics School, Provident Bank, Tastefully Simple Party Trays, Brags-n-Wags Grooming, Property Guard Inventory, Tastefully Simple Party Trays, Discovery Toys and Second Chance Animal Rescue.
• Bounce houses provided by Jump!Zone.
• Food by Bagelicious.
• 2 bands – Due South and Luke Elliot – and a DJ.
• Craft show.
• Health care information provided by Hillsborough Family Chiropractic, Hillsborough Podiatry, Sleep for Life and New Jersey Blood Services Blood Drive.
• Cancer education materials provided by the American Cancer Fund.

Powerhouse Gym will host a free open house on fair day. In addition, visitors will be able to participate in a variety of exercise classes, including Zumba.

The deadline for vendors to sign up to participate is Thursday, May 12. Contact Lee DiBlasio at 908-904-1112 if interested.