By Laura Sparano
ATTENTION – RUNNERS, BIKERS, WALKERS, AND VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!!!!! The Nordonia Hills Duathlon & Community Fitness Walk is scheduled for Sat., May 7 at the Sagamore Hills Medical Center, Bldg. B. This race will be run rain or shine!! Individuals (age 13 and over) are encouraged to participate in the Duathlon run- bike- run event. The race includes a 2.5 mile run, followed by a 10 mile bike ride, then finishing with a second 2.5 mile run. All entrants receive a goodie bag and after-race refreshments provided by Panera Macedonia, Domino’s Sagamore Hills and Chick-fil-A Macedonia. Prizes for the top 3 in each category are graciously donated by Fleet Feet Sports. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 4-6 pm at Fleet Feet. Race day registration begins at 7:30 AM. To register, go to http://www.active.com/duathlon/sagamore-hills-oh/nordonia-hills or www.nordoniahillschamber.org. Volunteers are asked to be at the Medical Center at 7:15 for the 7:30 volunteer meeting. To volunteer for this event, please call the Chamber office at 330-467-8956. Thank you to our sponsors to date: South Pointe Hospital, Ferfolia Funeral Home, Sky Zone Boston Hts. and NEO ComForCare. We, as a community of businesses, host this event – as we have since 1996!!! Many of us show our support by volunteering and sponsoring this Duathlon. Let’s go the next step and participate. For more information, contact Laura (330-467-8956) or check out our web site.
The NHCOC Women in Business Group is again reaching out to help rape victims though it’s Caring Clothes Project. Many people don’t realize that nearly every article of clothing worn by a rape victim is taken for evidence in the emergency room. They are usually sent home in used clothing hospital workers find for them. The Women in Business Group is providing a 2 hour Self-Defense/Rape Prevention Workshop (provided by Endeavor Defense and Fitness) to raise money and awareness. The date for this fundraising event is May 21, at Molon Labe CrossFit (9100 Valley View Rd., Macedonia). Choose from the following 2-hour sessions: 10:00, 12:30 and 3:00. The cost is $20. Tickets can be purchased from the chamber office or www.eventbrite
And your generosity can benefit you in another way – bring NEW men’s and women’s dark colored sweat pants, t-shirts, socks, underwear and sweatshirts for a chance to win a raffle basket of goods and services donated by local businesses ($100+ value). Let’s all “give back” and allow these victims to leave the hospital with dignity and with their heads held high. We hope to see you all at Molon Labe CrossFit on May 21.
