<div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="9e167ee6-9f9c-49a7-a72d-a1dade6c9c47"><p>At BlueFit, we are about more than providing places for people to swim and exercise; we are an active part of the communities we serve. Through Get Fit Give Back, we turn your commitment to staying healthy and active into direct funding for local groups that need it most.<br /></p><p>We are thrilled to announce that this year’s campaign alone raised an amazing <strong>$346,700</strong> for schools, sporting clubs, and charities local to our facilities.<br /></p><p>Even more exciting, this year marks a massive milestone for our community. Since launching four years ago, Get Fit Give Back has officially crossed the <strong>$1.1 million</strong> mark in total donations, providing direct financial support to <strong>488 local organisations</strong>.<br /><br />BlueFit Foundation Coordinator, Karyn, highlighted what this milestone means for the local community:</p></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="236eb849-718f-420b-a209-b896d5b45ddb"><blockquote><p><em>"Reaching more than $1.1 million is an incredible milestone, but what matters most is the impact behind that number. Whether it’s helping schools provide new opportunities for students, supporting charities to deliver vital programs, or helping sports clubs improve facilities and increase participation, every organisation has its own story."</em></p></blockquote></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="5b299d27-d4fd-4abc-836c-a4a17b9f0dac"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="47080873-ee11-4807-abcf-a9b6d0df51ff"><h5>Where Your Impact is Being Made</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="7fb530e1-b056-4b27-9319-afa52441f63b"><p>The BayFit Leisure Centre community helped contribute $48,600 through Get Fit Give Back 2026. Here’s where your support made a difference:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Animal welfare and the environment:</strong> $6,700 to All 4 Paws Dog Rescue, $1,600 to Rescue Cats of Melbourne and $2,800 to Friends of Newport Lakes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Health and wellbeing:</strong> contributions included $1,400 to Vision Australia and $1,000 each to St John Ambulance Victoria and Cystic Fibrosis Australia.</p></li><li><p><strong>Families, arts and community support:</strong> recipients included Les Twentyman Foundation, Women Of Oz, Louis Joel Arts &amp; Community, OzChild and West Welcome Wagon.</p></li><li><p><strong>Local education and sport:</strong> $1,300 to St Leo the Great Primary School, $1,700 to Altona Hockey Club and $1,000 each to Altona Swimming Club and Altona Junior Football Club, alongside other local schools and clubs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broader causes:</strong> $1,600 to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia, $800 to Camp Quality and $5,700 to BlueFit Foundation.</p></li></ul></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="0bbcd6ba-9cb8-4089-b806-fdf23a02ad38"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="788b1770-9d1d-433d-8a3b-5d128e147b75"><h5>Thank You to Our BlueFit Community</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="b78a5dfa-937e-4a7a-9854-bb4d7c9bda8b"><p>Reaching this $1.1 million milestone is a true team effort, and it wouldn't be possible without you (our members, patrons, and facility teams).<br /><br />BlueFit Foundation Coordinator, Karyn, shares her gratitude for the community's support:</p></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="30addbdc-fb01-4aec-9399-c30bf17c59cb"><blockquote><p><em>"A huge thank you to our members and patrons for being part of something so meaningful. By supporting Get Fit Give Back, you’ve helped local clubs, schools, and charities continue their important work. It’s wonderful to see how something as simple as being part of a BlueFit facility can have such a positive impact on others."</em></p></blockquote></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="ff0aadb6-e9a6-442d-b04c-5eeae0c0d7c3"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="a53fea1e-a7ee-40a3-8cf7-4828298a7b40"><h5>Looking to the Future</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="b3aaf707-e000-48be-9686-632563634e5e"><p>As we look ahead, the Foundation is ready to keep the momentum going into 2027 and beyond.<br /></p><blockquote><p><em>"I’m incredibly excited about the future. Reaching more than $1.1 million cumulatively gives us a strong platform to build on. We want to continue growing our partnerships, supporting more organisations, and helping individuals and families overcome barriers to participation. There’s so much more we can achieve together!"</em></p></blockquote><p><br />Thank you for helping us make a real difference in the places we call home. Here’s to continuing to get fit, stay active, and give back together!</p></div>