We'll be using this space to post a schedule of charitable events / races that we plan on being involved in. We're hoping that it may motivate you to get involved as well Look for dates and links to the upcoming events and check back often! |
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When It Comes to Giving Back, No Effort is Too Small
The ability to give something back through participation in charity sporting events and
volunteerism is one of the very best benefits of choosing to lead a healthy life. Not
everyone in the world has the ability to run a 5k- or 10k-race or to bike or do other fitness
activities. The fact that we can, and at the same time contribute to making the world a
better place, is something we take seriously.
Not only do WPE clients have the athletic ability to participate in charity sporting events, but
we find that many go above and beyond to raise additional money or give their time. To
us, that says something about their character -- and ours.
From leukemia and lymphoma, to breast cancer, to arthritis, to HIV and AIDS, WPE and
our clients have given time and money to help with research and finding better treatments
or a cure. And it doesn't stop with disease. WPE also supports important organizations
like the Humane Society and the Detroit Institute of Arts, among others, to do our part in
making a better community for everyone.
volunteerism is one of the very best benefits of choosing to lead a healthy life. Not
everyone in the world has the ability to run a 5k- or 10k-race or to bike or do other fitness
activities. The fact that we can, and at the same time contribute to making the world a
better place, is something we take seriously.
Not only do WPE clients have the athletic ability to participate in charity sporting events, but
we find that many go above and beyond to raise additional money or give their time. To
us, that says something about their character -- and ours.
From leukemia and lymphoma, to breast cancer, to arthritis, to HIV and AIDS, WPE and
our clients have given time and money to help with research and finding better treatments
or a cure. And it doesn't stop with disease. WPE also supports important organizations
like the Humane Society and the Detroit Institute of Arts, among others, to do our part in
making a better community for everyone.
| Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something! |
| Motor City Bootcamp "Races For A Cure" |
Motor City Bootcamp was well represented in the D on
Saturday, May 31st for the annual 5K run/walk Race for A
Cure. Although a little tricky getting to the start because of all
of the road closures and construction, a total of 40 people
sporting their pink or green camo shirts waited outside of
Hockey Town ready for some running fun in the sunshine!
When the gun went off… we just stood there! With 30,000
people at the race, it took a few minutes to even cross the start line. The non-stop
weaving in and out of runners and walkers made the 3.2 mile course even that much
more challenging. Every year is a good year to do this race, but our bootcampers really
rocked the course this year. Special props go out to…
Toni Girolami and her sister for competing the 5 K walk! Congrats to Tom Synder and Joe
Dobos for completing their first 5 K race ever. Ken Watters, Carrie Freeland and Lisa
Litinas all had personal bests on Saturday and Kathy took off an entire 2 minutes from
her 2 mile time from 3 days prior.
Gage Watters made his first appearance at the Race for a Cure with help from Grandma’
s Ellen and Susan. Must be tough getting pushed in a stroller for 3.2 miles. Jeff already
tried to call dibbs on the stroller seat for next year!
Finally, making another first appearance at the race were Kathy Harmon and Marion
Layman. Both are members of the Freeland Orthodontics staff and drove all the way from
Lake Orion to compete.
The only hick-up occurred at the finish where we were all waiting on the left side of the
finish line. Only problem…. There were 2 finish lines. It’s a little hard to connect when
half of us were waiting at the finish on the back side of Comerica Park and the other half
were waiting on the first side of the park. Needless to say the smell of breakfast looming
in the air brought us back together finally.
As always, we finished up a hard morning of working out with a great breakfast at Lillie’s
Seafood in Royal Oak.
Good job to everyone who ran or walked! You not only improved your life by competing,
but with your support, you have improved the lives of all who have been affected by breast
cancer!
Saturday, May 31st for the annual 5K run/walk Race for A
Cure. Although a little tricky getting to the start because of all
of the road closures and construction, a total of 40 people
sporting their pink or green camo shirts waited outside of
Hockey Town ready for some running fun in the sunshine!
When the gun went off… we just stood there! With 30,000
people at the race, it took a few minutes to even cross the start line. The non-stop
weaving in and out of runners and walkers made the 3.2 mile course even that much
more challenging. Every year is a good year to do this race, but our bootcampers really
rocked the course this year. Special props go out to…
Toni Girolami and her sister for competing the 5 K walk! Congrats to Tom Synder and Joe
Dobos for completing their first 5 K race ever. Ken Watters, Carrie Freeland and Lisa
Litinas all had personal bests on Saturday and Kathy took off an entire 2 minutes from
her 2 mile time from 3 days prior.
Gage Watters made his first appearance at the Race for a Cure with help from Grandma’
s Ellen and Susan. Must be tough getting pushed in a stroller for 3.2 miles. Jeff already
tried to call dibbs on the stroller seat for next year!
Finally, making another first appearance at the race were Kathy Harmon and Marion
Layman. Both are members of the Freeland Orthodontics staff and drove all the way from
Lake Orion to compete.
The only hick-up occurred at the finish where we were all waiting on the left side of the
finish line. Only problem…. There were 2 finish lines. It’s a little hard to connect when
half of us were waiting at the finish on the back side of Comerica Park and the other half
were waiting on the first side of the park. Needless to say the smell of breakfast looming
in the air brought us back together finally.
As always, we finished up a hard morning of working out with a great breakfast at Lillie’s
Seafood in Royal Oak.
Good job to everyone who ran or walked! You not only improved your life by competing,
but with your support, you have improved the lives of all who have been affected by breast
cancer!
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