ANNOUNCING THE 2021 STRENGTH FOR STRENGTH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

We believe in strong people and strong communities, and that's why strength is what we preach and coach. So the recipients of this scholarship are those who are involved in "strengthening" their local community and enriching the lives of others.

After sorting through numerous nominations, we have finally selected two winners, one for each of our gym locations: Cranford, NJ and Metuchen, NJ. 

Here are our Strength for Strength Scholarship recipients and more information on how they're positively impacting and empowering our communities.
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Thank you for all you do.

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Allie Brumel
KING STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE - METUCHEN, NJ

Allie Brumel (she/her), chief operating officer and co-founder of the Breasties, is a triple negative breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at 28 years old. During her treatment, she knew that she wanted to channel her energy into helping others affected by cancer. Connecting with others going through similar situations is what helped her push through the toughest times. At the Breasties, Allie wears many hats. She keeps things flowing and helps the community grow! From sponsorship to planning large-scale events, Allie helps to execute the organization’s vision by overseeing operations and programs. In her free time, you can find Allie with her chocolate lab Booker by the beach, cooking up healthy-ish treats, or dancing her heart out. ​

https://thebreasties.org

Here's what people have to say about ALLIE:

"Allie is my very best friend and has always embodied strength. She has always been someone to look up to and has always gone out of her way to help others - in her life, in hr first career as a speech pathologist and later on as she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Allie chose to embody strength through her diagnosis to overcome cancer but she also chose to give back during and after her treatment by helping to co-found the nonprofit organization The Breasties. Since it's inception the organization has helped thousands find community and support through free retreats and events, thy have put on viral events, founded a media platform, put on awareness campaigns, and started funding research for stage 4 breast cancer. She is a mom, a BOSS, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and so much more."
- Jessica Bonilla

"My wife survived triple negative breast cancer at 28, diagnosed 3 months after our wedding. She's gone on to create The Breasties (TheBreasties.org), a nonprofit that creates community, programming and resources for young bad ass women affected by breast and reproductive cancers. @TheBreasties"
- Dave Brumel

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RUCHIE PATEL
​KING STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE - CRANFORD, NJ

Jamie Vergara Tovar (left) + Ruchie Patel (right)

Dr. Ruchita Patel is a board licensed doctor of physical therapy and co-owner of Tri-Pro Physical Therapy in Edison, NJ. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Kean University (2010) and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (2012), now known as Rutgers University.  

Dr. Ruchie brings with her a wealth of knowledge as she has worked per-diem in acute care, sub-acute rehab, and home care therapy while working full time in an outpatient physical therapy setting since 2012. She has gained experience working with patients with a wide variety of post-operative conditions, acute and chronic orthopedic injuries, concussions and vestibular disorders, balance deficits and various neurological conditions.  

Over the past few years she has taken various courses including Great Lakes Seminar, IPA, McKenzie, and Rock tape which has made her into a top manual therapist whose goal is to help her patients regain their utmost level of function. She also is one of few therapists who can fabricate temporary orthotics in the area.
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Dr. Ruchie is often described as a bubbly fashionista, outgoing, and the life of the party. She loves to go out and try different cuisines with her family and friends. She will work a 70 hour week and still make it to all four back to back outings on the weekend. In recent years she has taken an interest in self-care and fitness. She is a proud aunt to her adorable nieces and nephews and a loving wife to her husband Bikram. 

https://www.tripropt.com

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT RUCHIE:

"Ruchie truly embodies the true value of community. Always giving giving giving. I'm not just saying this because she is a good friend. Putting that aside... she has inspired so many people around her to start feeling good about themselves, not just physically but emotionally as well. She has inspired me to stay consistent with working out. Her own journey in fitness is amazing and she has a positive magnetic energy around her. She is contagious and truly genuine from the inside and has brought so any people together in the community. She raves about King Strength everywhere she goes. Love her to pieces. :) "
- Kulwant Kaur

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Award recipients will receive 1 year of complimentary group training at King Strength and Performance! We''re looking forward to next year's scholarship nominees. Stay tuned next December!