Detroit-Area Planet Fitness® Franchise Groups and the Detroit Red Wings Announce the Winner of The Third Annual $10,000 “SHUT OUT BULLYING” CONTEST

Photo: Courtesy of Planet Fitness | Planet Fitness Franchise Representatives from both EPIC and IMPACT Groups including Mary Scott, Sarah Wilson, Sophia Blanchard, and Danny Lyall along with L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North Staff and Students, including Principal Andrea Glynn, and Detroit Red Wings Representatives including Red Wings Alum Danny DeKeyser were in attendance during the check donation presentation at Little Caesars Arena on January 18, 2026.

L’Anse Creuse Middle School -North Awarded Funding To Support Bullying Prevention Programs During Ceremony at Detroit Red Wings Game!

DETROIT, MI (January 2026) – Detroit-area Planet Fitness® franchisees, EPIC Fitness Group and Impact Fitness Group, in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings are proud to announce L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North as the winner of the third annual “Shut Out Bullying” contest. The Macomb County middle school, serving students in grades 6-8, was awarded $10,000 to support and expand its bullying prevention efforts.

The award was presented during a special ceremony in Heritage Hall at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, January 18, 2026,

before the Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators game at Little Caesars Arena. Representatives from L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North joined leaders from Planet Fitness and the Detroit Red Wings for the presentation and remained as guests of the Red Wings for the game.

L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North was selected for its thoughtful, student-centered approach to addressing bullying and social-emotional wellbeing. While the school has long maintained anti-bullying procedures, including participation in Michigan’s OK2SAY anonymous reporting program, administrators identified a growing need to move beyond crisis response and invest in proactive, schoolwide prevention.

With the $10,000 award,

L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North plans to strengthen its anti-bullying strategy by expanding staff training, implementing evidence-based curriculum, supporting restorative practices, and increasing community engagement initiatives. The funding will also help enhance existing efforts such as The Positivity Project, which encourages weekly character education discussions, and a newly launched student-focused counseling podcast, designed to reinforce kindness, empathy, and reporting resources.

“These funds will allow us to be more proactive instead of reactive,” said Andrea Glynn, Principal at L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North. “Our students are surrounded by caring adults who want the best for them, and this support will help us build a culture where kindness is modeled, taught, and reinforced every day.”

“Local Planet Fitness franchise groups are incredibly proud to recognize L’Anse Creuse Middle School – North and the meaningful work they are doing,” stated Mary Scott, Vice President of Marketing at EPIC Fitness Group, a Planet Fitness franchise division operating 69 locations across Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. “At Planet Fitness, our Judgement Free Zone® philosophy is about creating environments where everyone feels safe, accepted, and supported – and this school is doing exactly that for its students.”

The “Shut Out Bullying”

contest invited Michigan-based schools and youth organizations serving grades K-12 to apply for funding by sharing their current and proposed bullying prevention initiatives. Past winners include Fraser Public Schools (2024) and Endeavor Charter Academy (2025).

Planet Fitness has a long history of promoting kindness and inclusivity and routinely brings its Judgement Free Zone® philosophy beyond the gym into local communities. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Planet Fitness advances youth wellbeing and empowers the next generation to create kinder communities through its signature philanthropic initiative, the Judgement Free Generation™.

For more information about Planet Fitness and its initiatives, visit www.PlanetFitness.com.

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Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of December 31, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,896 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent businessmen and women. Visit www.PlanetFitness.com to learn more.

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