**DISCOVER FITNESS/DISCOVER PERFORMANCE NEWS RELEASE**

Following the news of the fire at the Good Samaritan Inn, Discover Fitness / Discover Performance has pedaled our way to raising over $2800 for the shelter. On November 4th, our Ride To End Homelessness sold out in under a week. Four straight hours of spin class with 100% of proceeds going to the Good Samaritan Inn.

“We are amazed with the community feedback and participation from our members and non members alike. It was our first time hosting a fundraising event like this and based on the enthusiasm we’ve seen; it won’t be our last. The amount of people in this City who are willing to give back is wonderful.” Says Lisa Tremblay, of Discover Performance.
“We did 4 straight hours of classes with minimal breaks. Our goal was to fill 100 seats and raise $2000 and we surpassed that. Thank you to everyone who donated and participated.”

Funds were raised via sign up fees for the event, as well as cash donations during the Spin Classes.

Lisa continues, “With this we also wanted to raise awareness concerning the homelessness crises Timmins is facing. Over 700 people in Timmins fall under the definition of ‘homeless’, and to have the fire at

the Inn right before our winter months is tragic. We encourage anyone who is able to help out, whether it’s with a donation, clothing, grocery card, anything at all. Every bit helps!”

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