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Is living a healthier lifestyle something you’ve been wanting to do, but don’t know where to start? #HealthyNeighborsFest is the perfect opportunity to gain basic skills and knowledge surrounded by an awesome group of people who are also taking the first step. You will also have free access to the Take the First Step tutorial as an easy reference to start your own walking route—from 500 steps to a 5K. You can leave with the confidence to start your journey!
Not only are community events like this perfect for gaining knowledge, but they can help you get a better understanding of what works best for YOU by providing free health screenings and an opportunity to ask questions and talk to a medical provider.
#HealthyNeighborsFest also includes fun added bonuses like specials and discounts from participating stores, fun activities, trying new fitness classes at no charge, and giveaways. Yes, please!
This family-fun event will take place Saturday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the West Shore Plaza. It will begin at the Goodwill store with a formal presentation of an Automated External Defibrillator by the Peyton Walker Foundation to Goodwill Keystone Area President & CEO John McHenry. Goodwill store employees will receive AED training and the AED will be installed for public use to check heart rhythm and treat for sudden cardiac arrest.
“We applaud Smith Land & Improvement Corporation and the West Shore Plaza for joining our lifesaving efforts to protect the health and well-being of our families throughout central Pennsylvania,” says Julie Walker, founder and director of The Peyton Walker Foundation. “Following the AED presentation, we will also provide on-site demonstrations for CPR and defibrillators—lifesaving skills that are needed when someone is experiencing cardiac arrest. Through events like Healthy Neighbors Fest, we are able to increase awareness and survival rates for cardiac arrest.”
#HealthyNeighborsFest partners include UPMC Pinnacle, American Heart Association, Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank Bloodmobile, The Peyton Walker Foundation, BOB 94.9, Thrive Fit Co., Feel Your Boobies, Girls on the Run, and Susquehanna Style.
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