Save Our Gym

Liz Allen and Ty Battle met in a  franchise gym when Liz hired Ty as a personal trainer. At that time,  she was eighty pounds overweight. They formed a friendship (more like brother and sister at times- bickering included) and Liz realized that she wanted to be able to help other people the same way Ty had helped her. 
After trying a few different gym locations as trainers, Liz and Ty soon became very aware the the typical gym is very intimidating for anyone struggling with body image, recovering from an injury, or social anxiety. It was from this awareness that the concept of a neighborhood club where truly all are welcome and made to feel at ease was born. 
Liz and Ty have created exactly that, the most amazing fitness and wellness community in Utica, Michigan.
I met Liz and Ty in 2016 when I was hired to teach a Zumba class at ZellaDor. Within a matter of weeks Zellador was my family, I loved the members and Liz and Ty were always a bright spot in my day. This is a gym where anyone can walk in and be made to feel comfortable. Each person is greeted and treated with kindness, whether they miss every step in Zumba or don't know the first thing about how to use a machine. Time after time ZellaDor has been called "The Cheers of gyms, because everyone knows your name" and members refer to each other as "Gym Fam". 
While leasing in a busy plaza Liz and Ty  have experienced horrible negligence from the landlord. 
Most recently, the landlord has failed to fix a leaking roof, which has caused so much extensive water damage that now mushrooms and mold are growing in the gym.  The photo attached is just one of the mushrooms that has grown up through the floorboards. The mold is so horrific that the city inspector deemed the building unfit to enter until the landlord repaired it. That was on June 8, and nothing has been done since. 
The landlord has taken advantage of Liz and Ty and failed to make any compromises, which has lead to a very drawn out legal battle. The loss of revenue from the gym being closed, plus the cost of lawyer fees adding up. Please consider donating to help save our gym.