Additionally,

the three Gold's Gyms are collecting old cell phones that will be re-programmed

to dial 911 by Motorola and donated to the Council.

"The response

to the cell-phone donation portion of the fund-raiser has been overwhelming.

We are hoping that the sale of water will be as successful as the cell-phone

donation program," said Corporate Marketing Director Janet McGregor.

"Gym members have been very supportive in contributing cellphones,

buying water and many have contributed more than the amount requested

for the water."

Children in

homes where domestic violence occurs are physically abused or neglected

at a rate 1,500 percent higher than the national average per the National

Woman Abuse Prevention Program. The annual health care costs for treatment

of injuries from domestic violence are estimated to be $5 to $10 billion

dollars according to American Medical News. Bringing the numbers closer

to home, in 1999 local law enforcement officers responded to more than

575 domestic violence calls in Fayette County. The Council assisted 330

individual clients in 1999 and 373 in 2000.

To find out

how you can help, call 770-460-1604 or visit the Council's web site at

members.aol.com./faydv/fccdv.com. To contribute to the Council,

stop by Gold's Gym Fayetteville located on Hwy. 85 next to Big Lots, 770-716-7090,

Gold's Gym East on Hwy 54 near Publix, 770-487-4273 or Gold's Gym West

on the corner of Hwy. 74 and Aberdeen Parkway in Peachtree City, 770-631-9901.

The three gyms will be selling water, collecting cell phones and accepting

donations through June 30th.

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