As the weekend of Thanksgiving approaches, a season of social gatherings and comfort food galore (think turkey and pumpkin pie) is about to begin.
According to a press release, this year community members can keep the traditional turkey weight from piling on by signing up for the B.C. Cancer's Foundation's Workout to Conquer Cancer, a full-day of upbeat group exercise classes at the Richmond Olympic Oval in support of cancer research taking place at the B.C. Cancer Agency, being held March 8, 2014.
Those who register during Step Up Week, Oct. 7-11, will be entered to win a Shangri-La package as well as one of five Fit in 30 Minute training packages.
North Vancouver resident Teresa Harris is among the participants, and is committed to a healthy, active lifestyle.
In the same week she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and scheduled for a hysterectomy, she signed up for Workout to Conquer Cancer. It was her way of looking beyond her diagnosis to find a fitness goal during recovery while helping others with their cancer journey, she says, in the statement.
As the top individual fundraiser to date, Harris is encouraging others to recruit friends, colleagues, and neighbors to register for the upcoming event.
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