Since 2017, Planet Fitness^® has shown its commitment to a judgment-free and kind world by awarding scholarships to deserving teens who show the Judgement Free Zone^® and anti-bullying values Planet Fitness stands for. The Judgement Free Generation scholarship recipients have shown that they are passionate about promoting kindness and inclusion in their local communities.

This year, Planet Fitness provided 50 high school seniors from around the United States with $5,000 scholarships that directly support their post-secondary education and a one-year PF^® Black Card membership. Of the 50 teens, 50% of winners were first-generation college students, and 78% belonged to underrepresented minority groups.

Flynn Group celebrated their own local teen, Christopher Curioso, who was one of the 50 Judgement Free Generation Scholarship recipients PF recognized from across the country. Curioso is a member at The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester in Massachusetts, and Flynn Group has a Planet Fitness club nearby in Dorchester.

Since Curioso was local, the franchise group wanted to acknowledge him for his great accomplishment. The group welcomed Curioso to their PF Dorchester location, where they had a check presentation. Flynn staff also gave him PF swag, along with a $250 Amazon gift card that he can use toward college necessities.

“Boys & Girls Club Dorchester was excited to partner with our friends at Planet Fitness in Dorchester to recognize club member Christopher C. with one of the 50 Planet Fitness Judgement Free Generation Scholarships offered across the country through Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The scholarship recognizes Chris’s academic excellence and his commitment to inclusion. Congratulations to Chris and thanks to our friends at Planet Fitness for making this opportunity possible,” said Senior Vice President of Operations at the Dorchester Boys & Girls Club Mike Joyce.