Gym’s 24-hour workout raises funds for Children’s Hospital
Summary and headline written by AI from the source article. How we work
Life’s Peachy Fit gym in Byford, Western Australia, held a 24-hour workout event to raise money for Telethon, a children’s hospital fundraiser.
The gym designed each hour-long session to honour a “Little Telethon Star” since 2019, basing the exercises on the child’s health journey and resilience. 2025 Little Telethon Star Xavier Summers, a nine-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, led the first workout, completing dumbbell snatches, a ski ergometer exercise, and shuttle runs alongside gym owner Ben Luckens.
Xavier’s mother, Lesa Summers, expressed her gratitude for the gym’s dedication to honouring her son and supporting Telethon, which provides opportunities for children with health challenges. Ben Luckens, director of Life’s Peachy Fit, explained his team wanted to create a special fundraising event for Telethon and felt inspired to base workouts on the stories of the Telethon Stars. Luckens noted that Xavier’s positive attitude and determination motivated gym members throughout the marathon, even when they were tired and sore.
The event successfully raised over $17,200 for Telethon, which will directly support sick children and their families in Western Australia. Gym members found inspiration in Xavier’s refusal to give up, with one participant pushing through exhaustion after seeing Xavier complete shuttle runs.
