The purpose is to promote physical activity and wellness in the Hispanic community as a means to improve health and foster community. A Health and Wellness promotion with focus on the Hispanic community that has higher instances of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and strokes.  The reason for highest amount of chronic diseases in the Hispanic community has been attributed to poor diets and lack of physical activity.

Register HERE! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/WestMichiganLatinoHealth5kWalkRun

Volunteer opportunities available! Volunteers will receive a shirt and food ticket. Volunteer Information and Registration HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945a5ae29a4fdc43-latino#/

Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available. Please contact Deena Scianimanico at deena@westmihcc.org.