“There is no finish line until we find a cure”
Written by our awesome Road Warrior Adele: Over the past several months, I have had by far one of the greatest opportunities in my life happen. I have had the chance to train with the Fifth Third River...
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April Fools!
This is no April Fools joke: the Fifth Third River Bank Run is just over 1 month away! We want to take a moment and thank all of the runners who are choosing to raise funds for any of the Charity...
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It’s Time to Rock and Roll!
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system. Its debilitating effects can rock the foundation of one’s world. But now it is OUR turn to ROCK MS! On Sunday, April 28th from 5pm to...
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Running advice.
Recently, we asked some of our seasoned runners to offer some advice to other runners on our team to encourage those who are just starting out and offer a friendly reminder to those who need a...
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March Madness
It’s was a wild month of March with Team CLC! And, we’re ready for more fun in April. We hit the ground running on March 9th by joining Grand Rapids Running Club for their annual benefit run at...
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Fight hunger where you’re at.
Here are some simple ways to get involved in the fight against hunger: Get to know your local food pantry.Find the one closest to your house and contact them to take a pantry tour, volunteer, donate...
View ArticleWhy I’m Participating for United Way
“Running … or should I say – walking – in the Fifth Third River Bank Run is a great opportunity to visibly show my support of United Way, fitness and one of our significant corporate partners, Fifth...
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United Way Achieves Partner Status with Partners for a Racism Free Community
We are proud to announce that we have achieved Full Partner Status with the Partners for a Racism Free Community (PRFC). Joining seven other Full Partner Kent County organizations, we have shown...
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Running Masacre Resinates.
The tragedy in Boston yesterday has everyone who hears and who was involved startled. Left speechless. How were these runners to know that running for a good cause would be a risk for their lives? How...
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Why I’m Participating for United Way
I’m running the 5k Riverbank Run to show my commitment and support of the United Way’s Volunteer Center. The United Way does amazing work in the community and the Volunteer Center provides...
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A reason to run
Paws With A Cause Spokesperson Kim Virden and her Service Dog Karma will be on hand for the Fifth Third River Bank Run! While Karma usually joins Kim during her training runs, Karma will wait for Kim...
View ArticleAn Open Letter from our Alzheimer’s Association Colleagues in Boston
The Alzheimer’s Association has local Chapters across the Nation providing vital programs and services in the community. While the Alzheimer’s Association’s role with the Fifth Third River Bank Run is...
View ArticleWhy I’m Participating for United Way
I am participating in the 5k walk to hopefully help spread the United Way mission and get some excitement around United Way other than at campaign time. My personal goal was to get at least 5 others...
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CLC Student Dakota, age 7 and his Mother, Angel, are training to run for Team...
Dakota has been attending Conductive Learning Center (CLC) since he was 2 years old. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby. Since he has been enrolled at CLC he has made steady and remarkable...
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Gearing up for the Hunger Walk
It is a busy week for us at Access of West Michigan as we make final preparations for the 36th Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday! We are planning to see 1,000 walkers and volunteers join us for this 5k...
View ArticleWhy I’m Running for Bethany’s One Family Campaign.
Three of my friends and I have faithfully gathered once a week for the past 16 years to do our “long” run together, all while debating and solving issues of politics, faith, family, food, and sports. I...
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Rays of Hope – Charity Partners for the River Bank Run
Rays of Hope is proud to announce a charity partnership with the 2013 Fifth Third River Bank Run! This is a fantastic opportunity to raise money for the people of Haiti while participating in a fun...
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Happy Race Week!
All of us from Access of West Michigan hope you have a wonderful week leading up to Race Day. You’ve almost made it to your goal of running in the Fifth Third River Bank Run, and we couldn’t be prouder...
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Alzheimer’s Association Will Bring Mini Promise Garden to Expo
Alzheimer’s not only affects the person with the disease, but the lives of entire families are altered with a diagnosis. Each person connected to someone with Alzheimer’s has his or her own personal...
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Congratulations!
What a weekend! We saw many familiar faces this year at the Fifth Third River Bank Run and met some new friends as well. The team pulled together and ran a great race with several picking up...
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