MISSION STATEMENT

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​The T2 Fitness Foundation is a 501(c)3 that was created to empower and equip high risk individuals with the necessary skills and strategies to inexpensively lead a permanently healthier lifestyle.  

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The T2 Fitness Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity by expanding access to evidence-based wellness programming for individuals living with chronic health conditions.

Our mission is to equip high-risk individuals living in under-resourced communities with practical skills and tools to lead healthier lives through comprehensive wellness programming. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthier life, regardless of income or zip code. Through education, movement, nutrition, mental health support, and community partnerships, we help reduce health disparities, improve quality of life, and build healthier communities throughout Virginia and beyond.

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OUR FEATURED PROGRAM:

Evidence-Informed Wellness Program

The T2 Fresh Start Initiative is the T2 Fitness Foundation's flagship, evidence-informed wellness program designed to improve health outcomes for adults diagnosed with hypertension or diabetes. This free 12-week program combines fitness training, nutrition education, healthy cooking classes, life coaching, mental health support, and health monitoring to help participants better manage chronic disease through sustainable lifestyle changes.

By addressing the physical, nutritional, and behavioral factors that influence health, the program equips participants with practical skills, accountability, and ongoing support to improve blood pressure, blood glucose, physical activity, nutrition habits, and overall well-being.​

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We are so excited about the impact the T2 Fresh Start Initiative will have
​in the Commonwealth of Virginia this year!

The following cohorts are now taking applications!

Norfolk

We are now accepting applications for the T2 Fitness Foundation's featured program, the T2 Fresh Start Initiative in Norfolk, VA. 

This is a FREE, 12-week comprehensive wellness program available to women who have been diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension.

​If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with hypertension or diabetes and are ready for a Fresh Start, scan the QR code or apply here: 

APPLY NOW

Portsmouth

We are now accepting applications for the T2 Fitness Foundation's featured program, the T2 Fresh Start Initiative in Portsmouth, VA. 

This is a FREE, 12-week comprehensive wellness program available to women who have been diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension.

​If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with hypertension or diabetes and are ready for a Fresh Start, scan the QR code or apply here: ​

APPLY NOW

Suffolk

We are now accepting applications for the T2 Fitness Foundation's featured program, the T2 Fresh Start Initiative in Suffolk, VA. 

This is a FREE, 12-week comprehensive wellness program available to women who have been diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension.

​If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with hypertension or diabetes and are ready for a Fresh Start, scan the QR code or apply here: ​

APPLY NOW

To provide ongoing support for participants outside of our 12-week programs, we recently launched the T2 Fresh Start Walking Meetup Groups.

The walking meetups are free and open to the public, providing a year-round opportunity to encourage movement, improve social health, foster community connections, and enhance cardiovascular health.

We have ongoing walking groups happening in three cities in Virginia, currently: Norfolk, Suffolk, and Franklin. 

If you'd like to join, here are the schedules:

Norfolk

When: Every Monday @ 6PM
Where: Granby High School
Meet and park on Oxford Street

Franklin

When: Every Monday @ 6PM
Where: Franklin Memorial Park
On the corner of Meadow Lane 
and Clay Street

Suffolk

When: Every Tuesday @ 6PM
Where: Inside Hillpoint Elementary School 
1101 Hillpoint Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434

Check Out The Transformations From Our Participants!

Outcomes From Our Previous Cohorts

*29% of participants decreased their diastolic blood pressure between 1-5 points. 
*14% of participants decreased their blood pressure between 6-10 points.
*48% of participants decreased their blood pressure more than 10 points.

Based on our 2025 Suffolk Cohort...

We are so excited that since participating in the T2 Fresh Start Initiative, more participants have found the confidence, tools, and ability to lead healthier choices for years to come.

of participants are at least “moderately confident” they are able to prepare healthy
meals while faced with life stressors.

T2 PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT

" The T2 Fresh Start Initiative was exactly what I needed to break through a plateau. I lowered my A1C by .3 points for the first time in YEARS, lost 8lbs, and developed a healthier mindset around food. The workouts, cooking classes, and group counseling were very positive, encouraging, and motivating' which gave me tools I need and still use every day. This program changed the way I take care of myself—physically and mentally. If you do the work, you’ll see real results! "

​- Dee J.

DONATIONS

Donations to the T2 Fitness Foundation our 100% tax deductible.

To make a donation to support our efforts, feel free to:

1. Make a donation via PayPal by clicking the button below
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2. Send a check or money order to T2 Fitness Foundation:  928 Diamond Springs Road, Suite 111, Virginia Beach, Va 23455

Donate here

*Please Note:  For all intents and purposes, T2 Fitness and the T2 Fitness Foundation are two separate entities.  There is no co-mingling legally or financially between T2 Fitness and the T2 Fitness Foundation; they're functioning is separate and is no way dependent on one another. 

Our Board Members

Tasha Turnbull - Executive Director
T2 Fitness Foundation

Brittany Peeples-Lewis - Secretary
Family Engagement Specialist

Michelle Clark - Treasurer
Director of Human Resources, Isle of Wight County

Cecilia Turnbull - Board Member
Retired

Keith Fraley - Board Member
Professor, Fashion Business Marketing, Fashion Institute of Technology

Yolanda Beasley - Board Member
Attorney, Invictus Law Chesapeake, Virginia

Dr. Barbara Sarris - Board Member
Bon Secours, Board-Certified Physician

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement

At the T2 Fitness Foundation, we are committed to mitigating health disparities that affect individuals living in under-resourced communities in the United States. In 2021, we launched the T2 Fresh Start Initiative to make healthy living equitable, inclusive, and attainable for all. Our program educates individuals diagnosed with heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes, helping them make a fresh start and transform their lives.

Our program design takes special consideration of the unique challenges faced by these individuals, including access to food, nutrition, exercise, mental health, and community support. By creating a multifaceted program, we address the complex issues contributing to health disparities.

Our leadership team is dedicated to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. They actively foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, ensuring that our initiatives reflect the needs and experiences of all community members. This commitment extends to our hiring
practices, partnerships, and program development, aiming to build a more inclusive and resilient community.

Our goal is to provide health and wellness resources to underserved populations, building a stronger sense of community for all. While our programming is open to anyone facing challenges in maintaining a healthier lifestyle, the T2 Fitness Foundation specifically constructs its initiatives to address the longstanding difficulties experienced
by underserved groups in our communities.