CALENDAR OF EVENTS
With the arrival of May flowers, Washington always enjoys a blossoming of healthy events across the state. Visit the Events Calendar at HealthiestState.org for an extensive list of upcoming health-related events hosted by Participating Organizations in the Healthiest State Campaign.
Here's just a brief smattering of some of the events available to Washingtonians this spring and summer:
Group Health Commute Challenge
Cascade Bicycle Club
Washington (statewide) | May 1-31
During May, National Bike Month, you are invited to join one of the biggest bike commuter events on the west coast: the 2007 Group Health Commute Challenge.
Spokane Heart Walk
American Heart Association
Spokane | May 12
Every minute heart disease and stroke take the lives of two people. Cardiovascular disease can strike anyone: man, woman or child. How can you wait until it touches you or a loved one? Fighting back begins now. Heart Walk is a fun and easy way to make a difference. Just sign up, raise funds and then walk.
Tour de Cure
American Diabetes Association
Redmond/Seattle | May 19
Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in more than 80 cities nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether you ride 10 miles or 100 miles, you'll travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel your journey and fans to cheer you on!
Big Ride Across America
American Lung Association
Seattle, Washington to Washington, D.C. | June 25 to August 11
From spacious skies to amber waves of grain, purple mountain majesties to fruited plains, this quintessential American ride has it all!
Spokane Hoopfest
Spokane Hoopfest Association
Spokane | June 30 & July 1
Spokane Hoopfest Association is committed to organizing and operating the best outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the country. With the effort and enthusiasm of thousands of volunteers, Hoopfest strives to create a dynamic downtown festival, transcending basketball through the celebration of athleticism, fair play and community involvement.
All Nations Cup
Tukwila | July 13-29
The All Nations Cup is a soccer tournament and international
festival celebrating the Puget Sound Region's diverse communities. Cheer on
your favorite country team, enjoy the music, films and food at the festival,
or sign up to volunteer for this unique event.
To post your organization's events on the Events Calendar, please call 206-577-1823 or email HealthiestState@WHF.org.
more resources:
www.HealthiestState.org/Events/
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