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Local officials, county disability director praise Breakthrough FitCo’s inclusive focus
Summary
Supervisor Joy Coleman, Councilman Bob Axelrod and Dana Thiesing of the Rockland County Office for People with Disabilities praised Breakthrough FitCo during the ribbon-cutting, emphasizing community benefit and inclusive programming.
Local officials and county disability staff attended Breakthrough FitCo’s ribbon-cutting and publicly praised the gym’s focus on inclusion.
Supervisor Joy Coleman opened the program and invited residents to visit the new gym. Councilman Bob Axelrod (Ward 4) said, “It’s a great new business here. We’re very happy and proud to be here,” encouraging community members to come down and see the offerings. Dana Thiesing, director of the Rockland County Office for People with Disabilities, spoke on behalf of County Executive Ed Day and said, “As a former fitness professional myself, I understand the importance of having an inclusive environment that also views wellness as a hand in hand type of thing.”
Why it matters: Officials framed the opening as a community asset that expands local options for fitness and adaptive services. Their remarks signal municipal and county-level goodwill and encourage residents to visit and consider the gym’s programs.
