O2 Fitness Clubs and the Pink Pacers are collaborating to host the Get Heeled 5k Run/Walk, an event that benefits the Get Real & Heel After-Care Breast Cancer Program.
(prHWY.com) October 29, 2011 - Merrell & Partners, ME -- Raleigh, NC- With a fundraising goal o $75,000, O2 Fitness and the Pink Pacers are teaming up to host the Get Heeled 5k, an event that will feature both a 5k run as well as a 1-mile family walk- all in the name of raising funds and awareness about breast cancer.
O2 Fitness Clubs, the Pink Pacers & Breast Cancer Awareness
The Pink Pacers is a grassroots organization that serves the breast cancer community. Regarding the Get Heeled 5k, all funds and proceeds will benefit Get REAL & HEEL, a tuition-free, after-care breast cancer program for Triangle-area breast cancer patients and survivors that is affiliated with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Get REAL & HEEL
Get REAL & HEEL is a unique program designed to serve breast cancer patients throughout the Triangle area. Integrating group exercise classes and other forms of fitness gives breast cancer survivors the tools that they need to strengthen their mind and body. This may also include personal training or professional advice about proper diet and exercise. It also allows them to better manage their cancer treatment related symptoms and increase chances of survivor ship as well as quality of life. The program is currently provided to individuals free of charge thanks to private donations and grant support.
Dr. Diane Groff, who is one of the co-founders of Get REAL & HEEL along with Dr. Claudio Battaglini, had the following to say:
Many survivors do not fully feel the impact of cancer until their treatments are over...The Get REAL & HEEL program helps meet the needs of participants while making them feel great. We are fortunate to have received such great support from the Triangle community and we look forward to expanding our program and serving more patients in the future.
About the Get Heeled 5k
The Get Heeled 5K will take place at the Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, N.C. For race information or to donate, please visit
http://www.getheeled5k.com.
About O2 Fitness:
Founded in 2002, O2 Fitness premier clubs (
http://www.o2fitnessclubs.com ) are spread across the Triangle and Greater Wilmington, NC areas. These NC fitness clubs are designed to help O2 Fitness members achieve their goals in the most comfortable and motivating of atmospheres. Among the NC health club's many accomplishments, O2 Fitness has repeatedly been awarded "The Health Club of Choice" by voters across the Triangle Other notable accolades include Metro Magazine's MetroBravo Award and Cary Magazine's Maggy Award.
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