For the Five for Fighting song about Nieto, see Augie Nieto (song).
Augie Nieto
Born
(1958-02-15)February 15, 1958[1]
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Died
February 22, 2023(2023-02-22) (aged 65)
Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Alma mater
Claremont McKenna College
Organization
Augie's Quest
Known for
Life Fitness
Title
Chief Inspiration Officer, Augie's Quest Operating Advisor, North Castle Partners
Board member of
ALS TDI Curves International Jenny Craig, Inc. Octane Fitness HydroMassage
Spouse
Lynne
Children
4
Awards
Club Industry Lifetime Achievement Award EY Supporter of Entrepreneurship Award NAHJ President's Award
Augustine L. Nieto II (February 15, 1958 – February 22, 2023)[2] was the founder and chief executive of Life Fitness, as well as the chairman of Augie's Quest to Cure ALS, and the ALS Therapy Development Institute. He and his wife, Lynne, lived in Corona Del Mar, California, and had four children and eight grandchildren.[3]
He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease in 2005, and established "Augie's Quest to Cure ALS", which has raised over $75 million in funds for research into the disease.[4] A documentary titled, "Augie" was released in 2017.[5][6][7]
^“Augie” Nieto, sufferer and force behind ALS, dies at age 65
^Life Fitness, Augie’s Quest Founder Augie Nieto Dies
^"ALS TDI Team". ALS Therapy Development Institute. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
^"Augie's Quest". Retrieved 24 June 2015.
^"Documentary "Augie" coming in 2017". Augie's Quest. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
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