Three years ago, Somerset County and Pinnacle Health and Fitness team (formerly HRC Fitness) lost a beloved member of its community; longtime Hillsborough resident Joseph David Hernandez died tragically on July 20, 2016, at the age of 23. Since then, a foundation was created in his name to honor the inspiration he continues to be.
The Joseph David Hernandez Foundation was created to honor the legacy of a man who only lived 23 short years. As a martial arts and aquatic instructor, lifeguard, blood donor and retirement home volunteer, Joseph made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many individuals in his community. Even in death, Joseph continues to change lives, serving as an organ donor who recently helped save the sight of a man in Michigan.
The foundation is dedicated to purchasing and distributing new and used sports equipment for underprivileged children who turn to sports as a healthy and fulfilling outlet. Www.JDHKids.org
$15 of every Team JDH participant will be donated to the Joseph David Hernandez Foundation.
