health

Fuse[FORCE]

New program partnership brings fi tness
to young people with special needs.

F

use45 is partnering with
Jewish Vocational Services
(JVS) to provide affordable
exercise classes for children, teens
and young adults living with autism,
Down Syndrome and other devel-
opmental challenges. Fuse45 offers
these classes, called Fuse[FORCE], at
two locations — Royal Oak and West
Bloomfield — on Saturday mornings
and Tuesday afternoons.
“JVS is partnering with Fuse45
to help spread awareness of this
great program, which aligns with

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St. Joe’s is a nationally award-winning health

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our commitment to helping people
engage in their communities,” said
Kirk Jude Goddard, JVS vice presi-
dent of Habilitation Services. “The
support of generous donors allows
us to offer the classes at a lower rate,
making them accessible for more
families.”
Fuse[FORCE] classes were
inspired by Julie Zorn, a client of the
gym in search of a healthy activity
for children with disabilities.
“Both of my sons have autism, and
I knew other parents who were look-

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Women’s Health, and Pulmonary care.

We take great pride in earning the trust of

the community and in being the health care

provider of choice for North Oakland County

residents and their families.

For a referral to a St. Joe’s physician or
more information, visit stjoesoakland.org
or call 800-372-6094.

TOP: Samantha Friedman, Fuse45 co-founder and co-owner; Julie Zorn, Fuse[FORCE] mom and
program founder; Karen Kelman, Fuse45 co-founder and co-owner; and Sean and Drew Zorn.
ABOVE: Fuse45 co-owner Jeffrey Friedman works with Lauren on the resistance bands.

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