This week’s healthy events in Naples and Southwest Florida will get residents jogging for charity and/or get their children on the tennis court.
Do you know how many miles it is from Earth to Mars? 33 million…and that’s the amount of miles this organization is aiming to run in 2015. Help them reach their goal and meet them on Mars! A portion of the proceeds benefit various marathon charities around the U.S.
When: All year long
What: An average of 1,000 miles in 2015
Where: All over the world
More Information: http://www.moonjoggers.com/meet-me-on-mars-2015/
If your little ones are looking to test their tennis skills here is their chance. Enter them in a junior level tennis tournament set for this weekend.
When: March 7-9
What: Naples Spring Tropical Junior Level 6 Boys’ and Girls Singles
Where: Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park, Naples
More Information: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=157532
The biggest and most successful fundraising event for the prevention of breast cancer is coming to Southwest Florida. Run or walk, celebrate survivors, and bring awareness to an important topic this weekend.
When: March 8 at 8 a.m.
What: 5K run or 1 mile walk
Where: Coconut Point Mall, Estero
More Information: http://southwestflorida.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=5066&pg=entry
This fun run will get your blood pumping and benefits Naples High School Band Boosters, Ronald McDonald House Charities of SWFL, and the Gulf Coast Runners Youth Development Fund.
When: March 8 at 7:30 a.m.
What: 5K run/walk
Where: Lowdermilk Park, Naples
More Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Naples/Coconut5K
Are you passionate about healthy eating and staying fit? Then this fun run/walk is for you. Raise funds for Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and their Mission Nutrition which teaches children how to eat healthier. The fun run is followed by a health fair with various booths and activities for all participants to enjoy.
When: March 8 at 9 a.m.
What: 5K fun run/walk
Where: Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church
More Information: http://fortmyerschurch.com/5khealthfair2/
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