The FFC Cares Foundation: Join Us. Move for a Cure. Make an Impact.

In the heart of Chicago, where sweat meets determination and fitness builds more than just muscle, a new movement is taking shape, one that extends beyond the gym floor. Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) is proud to announce the launch of the FFC Cares Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Foundation is not just a nonprofit. It’s a promise, commitment and movement dedicated to making an impact where it’s needed most. 

To kick off our commitment, the FFC Cares Foundation is launching a powerful campaign during the week of May 12-18 in partnership with Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS in honor of ALS Awareness Month.

Augie Nieto, the visionary behind the company, Life Fitness, reshaped how we train, how we move, how we push ourselves to be better. Then ALS tried to take that from him. But Augie wasn’t just a fighter, he was a force. Doctors gave him only a few years to live after his diagnosis, but he defied the odds, living for nearly two decades beyond his prognosis. He refused to let ALS define him, instead using every extra moment to advance research, raise over $200 million for a cure, and inspire countless others to fight alongside him. Now, it’s our turn to pick up where he left off.

Every 90 Minutes, Someone is Diagnosed with ALS. That’s why, this May, we’re inviting our community to fight back. We’re hosting 90-minute fitness classes across multiple FFC locations—not just to break a sweat, but to break barriers. These extended sessions will feature our top instructors and most passionate coaches, designed to build excitement, foster community and most importantly, push limits for a purpose.

Because this isn’t just about ALS statistics. This is about the real people, like Augie, who refuse to let this disease win.

“Giving back has always been a core part of FFC’s mission, and launching the FFC Cares Foundation allows us to broaden the platform to the communities we serve. Our partnership with Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS is especially significant, as Augie was not only a pioneer in the fitness industry but also a personal friend. I watched him take on ALS with the same fire and resilience he brought to revolutionizing fitness. He never backed down, and neither will we.” – Gale Landers, Founder and CEO of FFC.

How You Can Be Part of This Movement:

• Take the Challenge: Participate in a 90-minute class and push yourself for those who can’t. Every donation raised will go directly to Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS to fund critical ALS research. Plus, the FFC Cares Foundation will match each class participant’s donation dollar for dollar.
• Bring a Friend: These classes are open to everyone. Let’s make this bigger than fitness, invite someone to sweat with you for a cause.
• Spread the Word: Share this event on social media, tell your gym buddies, and rally your community. The more people who know, the more impact we can make.
• Make a Donation: Unable to attend a fitness class but still want to contribute? The FFC Cares Foundation will match all individual or corporate donations up to $500. Click here to submit your donation.

This isn’t just another charity event. This is personal. This is for Augie. This is for the thousands fighting ALS right now. This is for the belief that we can all do more, give more, and be more when we stand together.

May is ALS Awareness Month, but the fight doesn’t stop there.

Join Us. Move for a Cure. Make an Impact.

To make a donation to the FFC Cares Foundation in support of ALS research, click below. To participate in a 90-minute fundraising class, view the schedule here, then visit the FFC+ App to reserve your spot.