Fit Club 10-Year Birthday Card
It’s been ten years since the Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme first started its Fit Club group!
To celebrate, we’ve put together a digital birthday card for members of the group to share their messages and memories from the past decade.
“10 years today. Remember it like yesterday. So many memories, the impact on my life has been immeasurable. The endurance through very tough times has been tremendous. A massive thanks to the Community Programme and John Pearson! 👏”
“I remember turning up and thinking what a friendly and welcoming bunch they were, professionally led and instructed. Even more so since I started with the morning group after retirement. Fit Club saw me through a rough time after major surgery, back to a level of fitness I thought was gone and past. How do you thank people for that!”
“Words can’t do justice for the help I have received from you all over the years and hopefully in many years to come. Thank you all!”
“Thanks to John who’s been there throughout, and also to a great new group of friends.”
“Found some great friends through Fit Club, it’s enlightened my life — a massive thank you!”
“What can I say, you have brought me through two heart attacks, four stents, prostate cancer and out the other side. Thanks a million for your friendship, support and patience. ❤️❤️”
“Although I’ve only been a part of your wonderful group a short time in comparison with the rest of you, you’ve always made me feel so welcome. You are a great bunch of people who always make me smile.
When I joined, I didn’t realise what it would lead to. It completely changed my life. I had been caring for several family members with dementia, two of whom ended up living with us. When it came to the end of my responsibilities, I felt lost and so low. I felt like hiding away and didn’t feel like being very sociable at all.
I’d seen an advertisement for Fit Club and thought I needed to get a grip and make myself feel better in some way. Attending a gym wasn’t really my thing, so I wasn’t sure how it would go — but it was one of the best things I’ve ever done.
I never realised what SWFCCP was all about. I’ve since been part of the members’ gym group, walking group, talk group and also the memory club. SWFCCP has completely changed my life, but the most enjoyable group of people to spend time with is Fit Club. You’re all lovely, amazing people and great fun.
Thanks, John Pearson, for encouraging me to join. The social events are fantastic. Thank you everyone — you’re the best. ❤️🦉 xxx”
“What a great journey we have been on. Great friendships formed with great memories. Who’d have thought, 10 years on after the first 12-week session — upward and onwards to the next 10. 🦉🦉💙🤍💙🤍”
“Been a pleasure to be part of it from the beginning. To John Pearson and all the staff of SWFCCP — too many to mention — many thanks for your time and effort making it the success it’s become and for all the wonderful friends I’ve made along the way... here’s to another 10 years! 🥂”
“A lovely bunch of people and you’re all so funny. It’s been great to go on the social events. Thank you for welcoming us. Happy birthday, Fit Club! ❤️🦉 xx”
“Glad we joined the club nearly 10 years ago. It seems to have flown by. Looking forward to the next 10 years. Thanks to John and all the Community Programme staff.”
“Echo everything said. Saved my life 8 years ago after losing my partner — never forget the Kes walk, ‘epic’. I can’t attend very often now but dip in and out when I can. Thanks everyone.”
For more information about Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programmes, health initiatives, please email: community@swfc.co.uk