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Christian Shines as Employee of the Month

Project Independence is proud to celebrate Christian, who was recently named Employee of the Month for October 2025 at Russell Fischer Car Wash. In his role as a detailer, Christian is responsible for sweeping out vehicles and giving them a thorough pre-wash before they head into the car wash tunnel. It’s a job that requires consistency, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic - qualities he demonstrates every single day. What truly sets Christian apart is his positive, outgoing, and always-helpful attitude. Whether he’s greeting customers with a smile or supporting his teammates, he brings an energy that ...

Meet Coach Griffin Who Led the Walk For Independence & Health Fair Warmup

Leading the warmup this year was Griffin, a coach with Hideout Fitness of Irvine. He studied Kinesiology at Concordia University, Irvine, and competed as a 4-year NCAA collegiate athlete, giving him a strong foundation in both performance and injury prevention. Griffin volunteered his time and talent to make sure our participants were ready to go and to motivate them to do their best. We asked him to tell us a bit more about himself and his own motivation. Why did I come for the walk? I was approached and asked to lead the warm-up for the 15th Annual Walk ...

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