BONUS: "I knew a Fitness Godfather." - Kaelin Patterson
About this episode
Kaelin Patterson shares the inspiring story of Ken Castongia, the Fitness Godfather, and his impact on the gym community despite living with Parkinson's disease.
What makes a gym more than just a place to sweat? In this special bonus episode of This One Time in Kankakee, Kaelin Patterson shares the story of Ken Castongia—known to the "Morning Crew" at Fit Body U as the Fitness Godfather. Ken was a man living with Parkinson’s, but he refused to let his diagnosis define his spirit. Kaelin, a long-time employee of Fit Body U, recounts his friendship with Ken, the witty dry humor that kept the gym floor laughing, and the surprising family connection with ...
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