River Bank Run

Working mother of three shares her running journey, inspires family

by (Iracema Garcia)

Submitted 05-12-2016 under VOICES

I took up running during in the spring of 2014. As I was never physically active and health issues run in my family (hypertension, diabetes, hyperthyroidism), therefore I decided to do something about it.  As a full-time working mother of three...

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River Bank Run volunteers can help a nonprofit earn $350!

by (Heart of West M...)

Submitted 12-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization can earn a $350 donation from the Fifth Third River Bank Run by providing a minimum of 35 volunteers as volunteer support on Saturday, May 12. Corporate teams can designate a nonprofit to recieve the donation your...

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Running The River Bank: Amelia Rhodes

by (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 04-26-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

When some 20,000 runners and walkers depart from Grand Rapids as part of the Fifth Third River Bank Run on Saturday, May 8 the weather is always a source of wonder and concern. Some years it is hot (for Michigan) in the mid 70s. Other years it...

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