Focus includes supporting forestation and
conservation initiatives that foster a healthier planet and
help people live healthy, happy lives
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Nov. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Life Time Foundation, a
501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Life Time, Inc. (NYSE: LTH), was
established to inspire Healthy People, a Healthy Planet and a
Healthy Way of Life.
Beginning in 2011, the Life Time Foundation prioritized the
'Healthy People' aspect of its mission by supporting children's
health through youth nutrition and youth movement programs. Since
that time, the Foundation has provided $7.5
million in grants and direct action supporting the
elimination of ingredients of concern from school meals, impacting
more than 500 school districts, nearly 11,000 schools, and
approximately 6.3 million students. Since 2022, the Foundation has
contributed more than $600,000 in
grants to community organizations and schools to offer safe, fun
and enriching physical activity to more than 25,000 children,
encouraging them to stay active for life.
With an eye toward the 'Healthy Planet' element of its mission,
the Life Time Foundation now is expanding focus on forestation and
conservation efforts to help combat climate change driven by
fast-rising amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere.
"Planting trees, while protecting those we already have is one
of the best, most immediate strategies we have to address climate
change," said Bahram Akradi, Founder
Chairman and CEO of Life Time. "If we act immediately and
deliberately, I truly believe we can start to reverse the effects
of rising CO₂. So, let's join forces by planting and protecting as
many trees as we can to help restore our planet's natural beauty
and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come."
This is just the latest iteration of Life Time's efforts to
support a healthy planet (see: Life Time's 30 Years of Sustainable
and Socially Responsible Business Practices). Since its founding in
1992, the Company has maintained focus on protecting the planet
through energy and water conservation, waste reduction and
inspiring positive environmental action at its athletic country
clubs, athletic events and beyond.
In addition to its own efforts, the Life Time Foundation
encourages everyone to join in conserving, preserving and
protecting the planet so all can live healthy, happy lives. For
more information or to support the Life Time Foundation's cause,
visit here.
About Life Time Foundation
The Life Time
Foundation, a 501c(3) nonprofit created by Life Time,
Inc. is dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy
Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and
direct action, we support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve
wholesome, nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth
Movement by championing physical movement programs that get
children active and excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet
by supporting forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone
can live healthy, happy lives. For more information, visit
www.ltfoundation.org.
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