EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 10 MIN
Ep.#109: Ru's Roots
from Good Neighbor Podcast: Auburn and Opelika · host Susannah Hodges at Village Centre Press
We share how Ru's Roots Foundation became a free adaptive gym serving preteens through adults with different needs and why community after high school matters. Hannah opens up about turning grief into a legacy, breaking access barriers, and inviting volunteers and donors to join the work.• free adaptive fitness for teens and adults with different needs• location and how to visit the facility• why post-school community and structure matter• origin story rooted in faith and loss• breaking ADA fears and building inclusive design• volunteer-powered classes with one-to-one support• programs like boxing, jiu-jitsu and weight training• how to donate, volunteer or enrollrus-roots.org
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We share how Ru's Roots Foundation became a free adaptive gym serving preteens through adults with different needs and why community after high school matters. Hannah opens up about turning grief into a legacy, breaking access barriers, and inviting volunteers and donors to join the work. • free adaptive fitness for teens and adults with different needs • location and how to visit the facility • why post-school community and structure matter • origin story rooted in faith and loss • breaking...
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