ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Sunrise Children’s Services is celebrating a generous in-kind donation from Planet Fitness and its parent company, Glow Brands, that will help young ladies at the Glen Dale Campus stay active, build confidence, and develop healthy routines.

Planet Fitness donated two treadmills, one stationary bike, and one elliptical machine to the Glen Dale Campus, providing youth in residential care with new opportunities for physical activity right where they live. The equipment was also delivered directly to campus, making the gift an immediate and practical blessing for the girls and staff.

For youth who have experienced trauma, structured activity can play an important role in supporting emotional, physical, and mental well-being. At Sunrise, staff see firsthand the value of helping young people stay engaged, active, and encouraged as they work toward healing and stability.

“We are incredibly grateful to Planet Fitness and Glow Brands for this generous investment in the young ladies at our Glen Dale Campus,” said Jake Pelfrey, Vice President for Marketing and Advancement at Sunrise Children’s Services. “This gift is more than exercise equipment. It gives our girls another opportunity to build healthy habits, relieve stress, grow in confidence, and experience encouragement in a safe and supportive environment.”

The donation came after conversations about the importance of helping youth at Glen Dale remain active and connected to healthy outlets. The gift also opens the door for future conversations about how Planet Fitness, Glow Brands, and Sunrise may work together to support youth wellness beyond the campus.

“We know that physical activity can be a powerful tool for young people,” Pelfrey said. “It helps them build discipline, reduce stress, gain confidence, and experience a sense of accomplishment. We are thankful for partners like Planet Fitness and Glow Brands who see the potential in these young lives and choose to invest in them.”

As part of the delivery, thank-you cards from each girl were presented to the staff who brought the equipment to campus, offering a personal expression of appreciation for the generous gift.

For more than 150 years, Sunrise Children’s Services has served children and families across Kentucky through Christ-centered care, residential programs, foster care, family services, and independent living support. Partnerships like this one help Sunrise continue providing hope and healing to some of Kentucky’s most vulnerable young people.