Back in 2006, the initial objective of the Fitness For You staff was to produce a fun and safe event for members and friends. Obviously raising money for the foundation was a goal but initially, even if they could educate… than that would suffice. Nonetheless, knowing that one day it would be the start of something bigger. That is was.

Little did anyone imagine what an impact the Merrimack Valley community and friends across the nation would make, to everyone. The past 5 Fitness For You Invitational golf tournaments have been able to DONATE UPWARDS OF $133,000 towards Scleroderma research. The sun was shining once again for the 5th Annual, (held this past June), and we are proud to announce that the 2010 FFY tournament was such a success, it will be able to donate $25,000! The funds raised from this year’s event will be allocated to both Scleroderma research studies conducted by Dr. Robert Lafyatis, (Boston University Medical Center), and the Scleroderma Foundation, New England Chapter.

Fitness For You, Inc. would like to specifically thank the volunteers, health club members, participants, friends, and those continuously contributing each year, especially…

Drum Hill Ford
Salem Five Bank
Heilind Electronics
Planet Fastpitch
The Sunna Group
Beaucage Salon & Spa
“Y” Landing Marina
Standex International
McGarry Management Group
Lyn & Chuck Schwager
Adriane & Chad Schwager
Cedar’s Foods
Bose
Boston Red Sox
EastSide Athletic Club

GOLF TOURNAMENT HISTORY

The Fitness For You Invitational initiated in 2006 when Fitness For You, Inc. teamed up with the Scleroderma Foundation New England Chapter for a charity golf tournament. The tournament would be solely dedicated to stimulate research to improve treatment, find the cause, and ultimately discover the cure for Scleroderma and related diseases.  It also provides support for patients and their families and all those who deal with the daily effects of Scleroderma.

With the immense help and support of many, Fitness For You, Inc. was able to make their 2nd Annual Tournament nothing short of a successful one.  On the bright and sunny afternoon of June 18, 2007, supporters gathered for the 2nd Annual Fitness For You Invitational To Cure Scleroderma that was held at the Windham Country Club, Windham N.H.  Golf, gifts, prizes, auctions, lunch, dinner, cocktails and FUN was had by all!

Far exceeding any set goal, the 2nd Annual Fitness For You Invitational To Cure Scleroderma doubled last year’s tournament earnings.  This year’s tournament raised over $30,000 towards Scleroderma research for SFNE!

Fitness For You, Inc., is an exclusive health club located in North Andover, Massachusetts and is owned an operated by Elaine C. Schwager – who was recently elected to the Scleroderma Foundation Board of Directors – New England Chapter this past March. Listening to various health club member’s stories, personal experiences, and based on many first time individual and local business contributions, the 2007 F.F.Y. Invitational is not only accomplishing the enduring goal of raising money annually for SFNE but continues to increase awareness and educate the public.

Words cannot express our gratitude to all those who participated in anyway.  On behalf of everyone at Fitness For You and the Scleroderma Foundation, we thank you.

*To learn more about Scleroderma, please visit www.scleroderma.org

Please enjoy these photos from our past Fitness For You Invitationals!