PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Let's Celebrate!

Achieving Blue Zones Project Approved™ status is a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations to the following organizations who are helping to make the healthy choice, the easier choice in SWFL. 

 Organizations

Sue Ryan, founder of Creative Business Coaches is passionate about transforming individuals to become their greatest. "To do that, I must also be my greatest and Blue Zones is my guide to becoming my healthiest so I can be my greatest," said Sue. Sue builds leaders who are committed to unprecedented success in their business and life, and helps others discover and maximize their potential in self-mastery, leadership excellence, and positive impact. 

LiveWell Southwest Florida helps empower individuals to age successfully through the power of exercise and moving naturally. Andrew Sokolowski, Founder of LiveWell Southwest Florida said, "Ultimately we want individuals to age successfully, no matter their current health status. There is always room for improvement and we are confident working alongside the Blue Zones Project we can help the community even further."

South Collier-Marco YMCA has been about the business of offering high quality youth development programs for 41 years and providing what they like to call world-class member experiences with vital services for senior citizens, enriching activities for families, and providing expert resources to address chronic diseases. While learning about Blue Zone Project several of their employees had already started to implement the Power 9 Principles. One of their employees was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and within 3 months, was able to gain control of his numbers through exercise and sensible eating. He has lost a total of 30 pounds and continues to lose weight. He attributes his success to having a more plant based diet, tasty healthy recipes and walking, walking, and walking!

Suzanne B Jeffreys at Love Your Life with Suz is a concierge fitness professional, wellness educator & speaker for more than 30 years whose passion is to empower her clients to thrive in their health and prosper in their lives. "By partnering with Blue Zones Project, I can offer more value to more people: we are better together," said Suzanne.

Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN) is a great example of what Blue Zones Power 9 Principle, Right Tribe can do. In 2002, CAN was formed to offer non-medical support to cancer-stricken families and individuals. Today, CAN helps over 220 families, including children of low-income single parents in Collier County, and children with cancer.

 Restaurant

Worksite

Part of the mission of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve the quality of life for this region, and that includes the well-being of their staff. Sit-stand desks, walking meetings, and dog days at the office are just some of the ways they are helping their team live healthier lives. “Health and well-being initiatives like Blue Zones Project create healthier communities which drive quality of life and economic sustainability," said Tiffany Esposito, President & CEO of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.

Foxfire Country Club is an already Blue Zones Project Recognized HOA and went the extra mile by becoming an Approved Worksite! They took many great steps to promote workplace wellness for their employees to include implementing a micro break policy, adding a designated space where employees can downshift, and creating Blue Zones parking spaces located farther away to encourage more walking.

Faith-Based

We welcomed our newest Blue Zones Project Approved Faith Based Organization, Naples Haitian Church of the Nazarene. "The congregation has been eager and enthusiastic about getting involved with the Blue Zones Project and open to learning all they can about the Power 9 Principles," said Roselande Toussaint, Blue Zones Project Ambassador at Church of the Nazarene. They have taken many steps towards well-being that include offering healthy, nutritious food options at events, planting and maintaining a community garden with vegetables and herbs, and even dedicating the first Sunday of every month as a Blue Zone Sunday with Power 9 principles shared at services.