Thank You!

Last month Christine’s Fitness and Personal Training hosted our first annual “Push-Ups for Charity” event in support of the Assaulted Women’s Helpline. The event was held at both the Yonge Street and Richmond Street locations. A very big thank you to all members, friends and family who came out to the event and for the generousdonations! Congratulations to our winners!

Grand Prize Winner (912 Yonge): Fran N. 1 year membership

Grand Prize Winner (457 Richmond West): Dianne S. 1 year membership

Honourable Mention Kaija R. Cheese basket*

*The cheese basket overflowing with goodies was kindly donated by The Epicure Shop in Cabbagetown. Located on Parliament Street, this is one of the best cheese shops in Toronto.

If you missed the event and would still like to support the Assaulted Women’s Helpline, you can join their team in the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon this October 16^th- run or walk in a 5k, half-marathon or full marathon, registration is free and they are always looking to expand the team! Please click here for more information.

About the Assaulted Women’s Helpline:

For more than 25 years, the Assaulted Women’s Helpline has served as a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse. They provide crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Since its inception in 1986, the Helpline has responded to over 728,000 calls in Ontario alone.

Christine!