Greater Houston Community Foundation Accepts Donation from Life Time Fitness Foundation
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Greater Houston Community Foundation today announced that former United States President, George H. W. Bush, accepted a $10,000 donation from the Life Time Fitness Foundation on its behalf. Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) provided the donation through its Foundation in support of sustained natural disaster recovery efforts in Houston and surrounding communities. The funds will be managed by the Bush-Clinton Coastal Recovery Fund, which operates as part of the Greater Houston Community Foundation.
"I would like to join in saluting the management and employees of Life Time Fitness and their Foundation for this very kind donation to the Bush-Clinton Coastal Recovery Fund," said former President, George H. W. Bush. "We've been able to help a lot of good and decent people in need thanks to the selfless generosity of caring companies like Life Time Fitness -- and I know I speak for President Clinton in thanking them for showing that the Points of Light spirit is alive and well in corporate America today."
"As a member of the Houston community, we recognize that a complete recovery has yet to be achieved in the wake of the natural disasters this area has sustained," said Jason Thunstrom, Senior Director, Life Time Fitness Foundation. "We wish to thank Life Time Fitness, our members and employees for their generous support in making this donation possible."
About the Life Time Fitness Foundation
The Life Time Fitness Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), provides financial and in-kind support to non-profit organizations that support the health and well being of children and families, with particular emphasis on helping young people to maximize their potential. For more information about the Life Time Fitness Foundation, please visit http://www.lifetimefitness.com/charitable-giving/ or contact Cheryl Anderson at 952-229-7226 or cheryl.anderson@lifetimefitness.com.
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Source: Life Time Fitness
Released December 14, 2009