Nonprofit business ventures — in athletics or otherwise — need pillars of support to maintain stability. A local one is growing as a result of donations.
Educated Athletes First, the informative start-up endeavor run by former Jeannette star athlete and current Cincinnati Bengals safety Demetrious Cox and his father, Dorsey, has taken shape within the past seven months. On Wednesday, it received a boost: a $2,500 check from the new Planet Fitness in Mt. Pleasant, which launched with a grand opening.
Planet fitness in Mt.Pleasant Grand opening ran by Michael Penn. Planet fitness gave us a check for $2,500. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/3Dkm3sru6K
— Educated Athletes First (@EducatedAth1st) July 10, 2019
Educated Athletes First would like to thank Planet Fitness for their generous donation that will help strengthen our quest in helping the youth! A special thanks to Mr. Andrew Tatich, Mr. Nick Hoffer and Mr. Michael Penn for their efforts in making this happen! pic.twitter.com/e1R7XPyj6K
— Educated Athletes First (@EducatedAth1st) July 10, 2019
Jeannette youth football coach Michael Penn runs the new Planet Fitness.
Educated Athletes First is designed to help aspiring student-athletes and their parents prepare for what lies ahead in college education and recruiting — “charitable, educational and athletic purposes.”
EAF also has guided tours of colleges, including a recent one at Saint Vincent College.
It also has partnered with the Jeannette School District for a study skills program.
