Help Us Reach the Finish Line...
April 21st, the 112th annual Boston Marathon® will commence, the
world's oldest and most prestigious marathon. This year Healthworks has
the great opportunity of securing TWO qualifying numbers. If you are
interested in running this year, but not able to qualify, here is your
chance to participate in the most popular marathon in the world in the
most rewarding way possible.
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Applications for 112th Boston Marathon®
Charity Numbers
are now being accepted!
With a commitment to raise a minimum of $10,000 and a goal of $25,000,
Healthworks is aiming to raise $50,000 to help with the continued
betterment of our non-profit Healthworks Foundation Fitness Center for
Women & Children in Dorchester, Massachusetts and the building of a
second center in Codman Square this Spring. |
More about the cause...
Fact: Unhealthy lifestyles in low income neighborhoods are contributing
to higher rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and
depression. But worse, all indications are that the younger generation of
these residences already exhibit problems such as obesity, and will have
an even higher rate of chronic diseases.
The Healthworks Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to
promoting the health and empowerment of women and children from all
economic backgrounds, through fitness outreach efforts, scholarship
programs, and many community-based efforts.
The Healthworks Foundation currently touches the lives of hundreds of
members via community outreach projects and our non-profit St. Mary's Fitness Center in Dorchester. One percent of all Healthworks membership
dues are used to help fund the Healthworks Foundation. We thank the
Healthworks members and sponsors for creating healthier and happier lives
for hundreds of Healthworks Foundation members in the greater Boston area.
The Healthworks Foundation is working to expand its outreach efforts
by building a second non-profit fitness facility in Dorchester, the
largest and most diverse area of Boston. This new location will
specifically target the fitness needs of children as well as continue to
meet the needs of women.
The youth center will offer the latest and interactive solutions to help
get youth active ~ as obesity and diseases that are related to childhood obesity
are easier to prevent than treat. It is TEAM HEALTHWORKS that will help raise
awareness of The Healthworks Foundation's mission and support our ability to
offer the necessary services and programs to meet this community's needs.
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