Each team was

asked to raise a minimum of $100 through pledges and other contributions.

Over $6,000 has been collected thus far and more money is still being

contributed.

Joe Domaleski

dreamed up the idea of the event and was the main coordinator of the indoor

biking session. Domaleski is an instructor for Gold's Gym and a local

triathlete and cyclist who has completed the Ironman triathlon.

Scenes from

the Tour de France played on the wall as cyclists churned their wheels

to music and cheers from onlookers. Girl Scouts volunteered to work as

"runners" during the four hour event, filling water bottles

and bringing snacks when needed. Some riders stayed on their bikes for

four hours with only minor breaks, others swapped out with team members.

Overall the

event was another huge success in Gold's Gyms continuing efforts to raise

money to support the rescue efforts and the victim's families. Recently

Gold's Gym teamed up with the Braelinn Kroger and the Peachtree Fire Department

to raise close to $4,500 in one day.

The three Gold's

Gyms locations are also serving as collection points for the Salvation

Army. The gyms have been collecting work boots, work gloves, flashlights,

batteries and money to give to the Salvation Army for the rescue efforts.

The gyms are have an ongoing effort to raise money to donate to the American

Red Cross.

T-shirts with

an American Flag and the statement "These colors will not fade or

run" are also being sold at all three locations for $15 with all

proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

For more information

call Janet McGregor at 770-631-2922.

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