Sport and Health Raises Funds and Heart rates

By Kristina Schnack Kotlus

Dale City Sport and Health Club’s second annual block party to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital had people’s hearts pumping on Saturday.

Rommel Bradley, manager, said that the event shows “We’re about taking care of people.  This isn’t just a health club, we’re about raising awareness, not just fitness.”

Bradley said this year’s outdoor Zumba and spin classes, along with food, a bake sale, moon bounces, face painting and cotton candy, would all help to raise a projected $2,000 for St. Jude.

“Two years ago we were able to raise just a few hundred dollars.  This year we really wanted to step it up for St. Jude’s”, shared Bradley.  “We have Capital One Bank doing $750 with members making up the rest of the $2,000.” he shared.

Dale City Sport and Health Club is located on Dale Boulevard in Dale City.  A second location in the nearby Stonebridge at Potomac Crossing shopping center will open in June.