Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Donates Gym Equipment to New Ronald McDonald House at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay (RMHCTB) is proud to announce a generous donation from Crunch Fitness franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, in support of its newly opened Ronald McDonald House within St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa. A Matrix Recumbent Bike and Matrix Elliptical have been delivered on Monday, August 4, 2025, providing guest families with access to tools that support movement, stress relief, and overall well-being. This marks the second donation in the past year to RMHCTB by CR Fitness.

This donation completes the brand-new fitness room within RMHCTB's In-Hospital House and reflects the charity's growing commitment to serve more families than ever, better. Prioritizing not just comfort and care, but also the physical health and resilience of caregivers navigating difficult medical journeys. "We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation of fitness equipment, which will enhance the physical and mental well-being of the families we serve," said Lisa Suprenand, Chief Executive Officer of RMHC Tampa Bay. "When a child is in the hospital, the stress and emotional toll on parents and caregivers can be overwhelming. By providing access to wellness resources, we aim to help families find moments of relief and strength, so they can better support their children during such challenging times. Well-being isn't just about physical health; it's about giving families the resilience they need to stay strong together."

The donation is part of CR Fitness Holdings' broader mission to give back to the local community and invest in the health of those it serves, particularly families in crisis.

"We're thankful for the opportunity to make a positive impact beyond the walls of our gyms," said Tony Scrimale, CEO of CR Fitness Holdings. "This partnership reflects our core belief that fitness and community go hand in hand, especially when families need support the most."

The Ronald McDonald House at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is the newest addition to RMHCTB's network of five locations across Tampa Bay. With a focus on keeping families close to the care their children need and reducing financial burdens, the organization offers free accommodations, meals, laundry, showers, and now a wellness space for physical activity. These services help families save over $1,000 a week during extended hospital stays.

The new fitness room stands as a testament to RMHCTB's evolving services and serving more families than ever, better through the approach of family-centered care.

As RMHCTB welcomes families to this new space, community support remains crucial in ensuring ongoing services and resources. Those interested in getting involved should visit rmhctampabay.org/hope. For all media inquiries, please email RMHCTB's Marketing Manager at [email protected].

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay (RMHCTB) is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization with the mission to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare, ensuring the best health outcomes for children. With five Houses, RMHCTB serves families with children receiving treatment at Tampa General Hospital, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. The Houses have provided comfort and care to more than 50,000 families since opening in 1980. RMHCTB helps families focus on what matters most, caring for their child. For more information, visit rmhctampabay.org.

About CR Fitness Holdings, LLC
CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is the leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness. Led by industry veterans Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson with over 150 years of combined experience, the top franchisee now operates 86 Crunch Fitness locations across Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee - with plans to expand into Arizona and reach 100 clubs by 2026. The company's expansion across the U.S. reflects its commitment to providing accessible fitness experiences that combine high-quality equipment, a fun atmosphere, and exceptional value.

About Crunch Fitness
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 3 million members with over 500 gyms worldwide in 41 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.

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