Giving back to those in need is a philosophy I practice everyday. Community service is not just an event that happens once a year but an action that can happen throughout the day without you even know it's going to happen. To know I have changed someone's life is one of the greatest gifts I could have ever received.
2009 | Fitness Director at Positive Directions Equals Change
Every week I volunteer to teach a group of women at Positive Directions Equals Change strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and a nutrition class. Many of these women are exiting treatment facilities for drug and substance abuse, and are completing an outpatient program at Positive Directions Equals Change in the Bayview. It is important that these women can continue to develop healthier lifestyles through fitness education. These fitness classes are a part of their recovery process and will create a better sense of self-esteem and self-confidence within themselves!
To donate or learn more about Positive Directions Equals Change go to http://positive-directions.org
February 1st, 2009
My clients and colleagues completed the Kaiser Permenente 5K Half Marathon. Our donations in this event helps support the Koret Family House, The Harbor Light Center for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and Support Families of Children with Disabilities.
To Donate or Learn more about the Kaiser Permanente 5K& Half Marathon go to:
http://xnet.kp.org/sanfrancisco/index.html
2008
Oct. 21st 2008
San Francisco NIKE Half-Marathon Team In Training
In the fall of 2008 I raised over $2,500 for Team In Training to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. With over 20,000 runners completing the half marathon raising over 18 million dollars! The race was a success and a remarkable journey!
Nov. 23st 2008 San Francisco Thanksgiving 5K Food Bank Benefit
Clients and colleagues completed a 5 K to benefit the San Francisco Food Bank. At this time of the year the San Francisco Food Bank provides food to families in need on Thanksgiving day.
For more information go to http://www.peopleevents.org/RunForTheHungry2008.html