New York/October 14, 2016/CMM….Team Jamaica Bickle, will on Saturday, October 22, 2016, hold its 5th annual 5K Run/Walk at the picturesque, Baisley Pond Park in Queens, New York. “Promoting Healthy Lifestyles,” is its enduring message as the organization hopes to motivate the community to embrace healthier habits in their everyday lives. From meals to exercise it’s a message they hope will resonate.
“We are extremely pleased that one of our leading healthcare providers, Healthfirst, has come on board with us this year,” said Irwine Clare, CEO and Founder. “There are a lot of programs around that promote the message of health and wellness. We wanted to add our voice, especially as it pertains to the Caribbean-American community. We recognize that folks lead busy lives but there are incremental changes that they can incorporate in their everyday activities. To that end we will have dieticians, lifestyle coaches, health practitioners on hand to provide them with tips and valuable information.”
Patrons and participants will be able to get basic health checks such as blood pressure and glucose tests.
In addition to the health component, the event meets a need within the community for its own road race as these types of events grow in popularity.
First place winners (male and female) of the 5K Run will receive automatic entry to the Reggae Marathon, held annually in Negril, Jamaica. Air Travel will be courtesy of Jet Blue with accommodation by the exquisite, all-inclusive, Couples Resorts in Negril.
Runners and Walkers are encouraged to register early at tjb5k.com. Associations, clubs and organizations may register and participate as groups.
The day’s activities will begin at 7:00am with registration and packet pickup. The first event starts at 8:00am. Presentation of medals and prizes will take place at 1:00pm.
Maurice Wilson, who served as head coach of Jamaica’s National Team at the Rio Olympics and is Vice-Principal at the G.C. Foster College of Sports and Physical Education will be the honored guest.
The 5K is a fundraiser to support the organization’s growing programs. “We have adopted pretty much a year-round calendar” said Ms. Andrea Daley, the organization’s public relations officer. “More has been asked of us and we have stepped up to the plate to support the schools where possible. Our most recent project, ‘The Defibrillator to Schools Project,’ aims to donate a unit to each High School in Jamaica. We are working assiduously to do that as we want to ensure that our athletes have access to the first line to emergency care on the sidelines. This will hopefully save lives.”
Other event sponsors are Energice, Flowers Rehabilitation, Cross Island Fitness 2C2W, Irie-Jam Radio and Fly Jamaica.
For more information contact: tjb5krun@gmail.com or 718.523.2861
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