FITNESS CHALLENGE NETS OVER $2,000 IN CONTRIBUTIONS FOR GLADE CREEK

On May 24, 2007, Dr. Joe Sinclair challenged students, staff and community patrons at Glade Creek Elementary School to participate in the Age 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge.  This was held as part of the school/community end-of-year health fair at the new school track.  Health agencies and various businesses from Alleghany County and surrounding areas participated in the event.

 Sinclair pledged five hundred dollars from the Healthy Schools Grant to the school for his first twenty-five minutes of continuous running.  Principal Gary West and three faculty members joined him at the start of the running challenge.  After continuously running for 8.5 miles, his activities were stopped to allow for the recognition ceremonies conducted by Mr. West.  The total amount of money raised from the fitness challenge exceed $2,000.  The second Age 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge once again proved to be very successful!

"Dr. Sinclair ran 8.5 miles without slowing down or breaking, allowing him to raise $2,025. for health and physical education equipment, and funds to help pay for construction costs on the new walking track.  What an inspiration for Glade Creek School students, staff and community members!"
 
- -  Gary West, Principal of Glade Creek Elementary,  commenting to those in attendance at the 6 to 96 Fitness Challenge