![Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre's Get Fit, Give Back promotion runs to the end of August. Picture supplied. Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre's Get Fit, Give Back promotion runs to the end of August. Picture supplied.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/190291005/282c2e4a-0a1f-4d67-8b04-bcd9d2024c5c.jpeg/r0_204_1080_811_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
On Monday, August 1 the Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre launched a promotion to encourage Highlands residents to hit the gym for the greater good.
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The innovative approach to giving back to the community by BlueFit Group allows locals to get fit and give back.
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For the month of August each new member who joins the Get Fit promotion with a six-month full membership for $299 will have $100 donated to a local community partner of their choice.
For $1.60 per day that means there are no excuses not to re-commit to fitness goals, says Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre customer service manager Sandra Wicks.
"We're all about inspiring locals," she said.
"BlueFit wanted to give back to the community. That was the main reason behind it."
Ms Wicks said the campaign was a first for the BlueFit Foundation, and had been designed to target schools and sporting groups.
"These businesses are obviously not-for-profit organisations so this is our way of supporting the community that supports us," she said.
And when times are tough, access to an affordable fitness centre is paramount for people dealing with increased levels of stress and anxiety, over the rising cost of living.
"There have been many studies done with regards to mental health and exercise," Ms Wicks said.
The membership allows full access to the entire facility, including the fully equipped gym, all aquatic facilities and unlimited fitness classes.
![The BlueFit Foundation's August promotion includes full access to the entire facility at the Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre and unlimited fitness classes. Picture supplied. The BlueFit Foundation's August promotion includes full access to the entire facility at the Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre and unlimited fitness classes. Picture supplied.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/190291005/3a66b962-ef4a-43f9-b9c5-efd8107972f0.jpeg/r202_0_2016_908_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
BlueFit is standing by its mission statement "inspiring community activity" at a time when people are doing it tough.
Local schools, sporting groups or approved charity organisations are being encouraged to register and become an active recipient of the Get Fit, Give Back campaign. And local organisations can also sign up to share in $150,000 at the end of August.
The community fundraising campaign aims to support new members, but also strengthen the community organisations that mean so much to them.
Collectively the contribution aims to make a significant difference to local sports clubs, schools and local causes.
However, Ms Wicks says getting the word out to local groups that this promotion offers a much needed cash incentive and is without a catch has been "difficult".
"I've been trying to make some calls but I think they think it's too good to be true and must be a scam," she said.
"There's no catch here. Just an opportunity to share in community funds for community groups."
To get a six month membership for just $299 and donate $100 to the community organisation of your choice head to the Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre by the end of August.
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