Area Runners Support 5K to Fight Cancer
all photos Brooke Meyer
Cary, NC- The Miles For Matt 5K to fight cancer was held March 10 out at Wake Med Soccer Park. Almost 300 runners participated this year. Read more
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Happy 20th Birthday Cary YMCA!
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo of 1992 ribbon-cutting provided by the Cary YMCA.
Cary, NC- Hard to believe, but this year the Cary Family YMCA turned 20 years old. I met with Executive Director, Diane Hillsgrove to talk about the past and future of this powerful community organization. Read more
Community: Three Events to Fight Cancer
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – For six years, the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation, named for a Green Hope student, Matt Cossa, has raised money to fight cancer. This year, the Foundation has three events this spring where you can help the fight against cancer and honor the memory of a special young man.
Since its inception, the Matt Cossa Memorial Foundation has raised more than $125,000 in the fight against lymphoma and other blood cancers. I spoke with Bill Cossa, Matt’s son about this year’s events. Read more
Fitness: 7 Ways to Stay Motivated
With the excesses of the holiday season weighing heavily, we thought we’d consult a local expert on getting into shape. And who better than Autumn Hibberd of Styles Group Fitness in Downtown Cary? Photo by Lululemon Athletica.
Cary, NC – Fitness advice often focuses on specific exercises or workouts. But for most people, the biggest hurdle is willpower. Here are my top 7 tips to stay motivated about your fitness. Read more
Notes From Afghanistan: Two Guys from Cary
Cary, NC – This is not a story of battle, nation-building, heroism or pain. But then again, maybe it is. Read more
Save a Bus, Walk to School
Photo Courtesy of Advocates for Health in Action
Cary, NC – More than a dozen Wake County schools participated in the national Walk to School Day event last Wednesday. Read more
Save A Life Event Grows in Second Year
Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Karl Fisher
Cary, NC- A year ago, Victoria Bennis was planning her first save a Life Walk. She and her family were recovering from a personal tragedy. Her brother John, a 16 year old Green Hope student had taken his life the previous November. When a second Green Hope boy committed suicide that May, she knew she had to do something to stop what she perceived was becoming an epidemic. Read more
Paddle Over to This Film Festival
Story from staff reports. Photo by Nicholas Ng.
Cary,NC, June 24th and 25th, 2011 – RallyPoint Sport Grill will host and present the 6th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival, on Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th, 2011 at 7:00 pm on both nights. Read more