Join us for the 2011 Walking to Wellness half marathon to be held on Sept. 24 in Sidney.
A special recognition to all cancer survivors and their family members will be held during this year’s event with all proceeds benefiting Phase II of Sidney Health Center’s Cancer Care Center.
Walking to Wellness is a low key event designed to encourage the novice or casual athlete to train for a challenging but attainable fitness goal—walking or running a half marathon (13.1 miles) or an alternate shorter distance such as a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles). This event is not a race; although it will be timed for general information, no places or prizes will be awarded. A special thank you goes out to this year’s title sponsor, Healthy Montana Kids who will be providing the marathon shirts.
“One of the most wonderful things about this event is that it allows multiple generations within our community to come together, participate and reach a common goal,” stated Foundation for Community Care Executive Director Staci Miller.
To encourage multi-generational involvement, all participants with four or more family members will be entered into a prize drawing and kids 12 and under participating will be entered into a prize drawing. A free will offering luncheon will be provided after the event at the Hockey dome.
Advance registration is appreciated and forms can be picked up at the Foundation for Community Care, Patty Iverson’s office, or online at http://www.foundationfor communitycare.org. Participation is $25 and entrants under the age of 12 are free of charge (parental consent is necessary for walkers under age 18). Final registration will be held at the Hockey dome, 601 7th Ave S.W, at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the event.
To guarantee your shirt size, please pre-register and send your registration form to the Foundation for Community Care at 221 2nd Street NW, Sidney, MT 59270.
Whether you are participating in the Walking to Wellness to achieve a personal fitness goal or to support your friends and family who may have twisted your arm to give it a try; Sept. 24 is sure to be a day to look back on and smile inwardly when you remember the feeling of pride and success upon crossing the finish line.
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