By Anne Eickstadt

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
Members of OSF HealthCare, Belvidere Park District, and the City of Belvidere cooperate in the ribbon cutting officially opening the new Fitness Court.

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OSF HealthCare has partnered with the National Fitness Campaign, inventers of the Fitness Court, and the Belvidere Park District to install and activate a state-of-the art outdoor gym facility for all ages at Prairie Fields Sports Park.

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, dignitaries and executives from the City of Belvidere, the Belvidere Park District, and OSF HealthCare gathered to officially open the new fitness court with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“This is evidence of the positive things that can be achieved for the citizens of the community by government and the private sector working together,” said Mayor Mike Chamberlain. “Thanks to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center for their generous $80,000 funding and to the Belvidere Park District for covering the construction costs.

“This will prove to be a gem for citizens of all ages. Fitness, fun, family.”

Jarid Funderburg, OSF Strategic Philanthropy Officer said, “It was a project we started working on with Mayor Chamberlain a year

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
Belvidere residents promptly swarm into the new Fitness Court to participate in fitness challenges following the ribbon cutting.

and a half ago, working with the city, finding funds and resources to add a fitness court. The program and equipment will provide residents, at no cost, the opportunity for a healthy lifestyle. As we know, access to such equipment and instruction can have barriers, but not for long.

“Belvidere and Boone County have always been an important part of the region. The OSF relationship with this area has been strong for many years.”

“We know there is value in providing access to free public fitness in every community,” said Mitch Menaged, founder and director of the National Fitness Campaign. “NFC is proud to partner with OSF HealthCare and the Belvidere Park District, who continue to invest in…

For complete article, pick up the Sept. 13 Belvidere Republican.

 
 
 
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