BWC Annual Spring Into Health Event Raises Health Awareness
SOUTHPORT—Brunswick Wellness Coalition (BWC) is held its annual Spring Into Health 5K/1m Run on Saturday, March 15 with many participants dressed in togas to embrace the theme. Since 2018, the annual Run has brought people of all abilities and ages together to raise awareness about the importance of living healthy lifestyles. Cape Fear Fitness (CFF), the event title sponsor, provided warm up stretching. Carysa Overcash, managing owner said, “We continue to support BWC in bringing visibility and exciting opportunities for physical activity across the lifespan. Being a member of BWC has benefited us through connections that reach residents.” The event kicked off with the national anthem, sung acapella by the Sea Side Singers. Finisher medals were given to each participant. Trophies were award to the top three males and females in age category with special gifts given to the overall fastest male and fastest female. The coveted Spunky team trophy was awarded to The Mobility Doctor team. An after-event meet up was hosted by Fizzy Janes with a customized BWC Spring Into Health event menu.
Dr. Leigh Lane, the Coalition’s Executive Director said, “With over 215 participants, we see returning participants and new faces at Spring Into Health. BWC feels it is reaching more people in the quest to be the healthiest county in North Carolina.” Lane added, “We could not host such an awesome event without financial support from sponsors, over 70 volunteers, and safety the City of Southport police and fire/rescue.” This year, the Shallotte Middle School Junior Honor Society students was the largest group of event volunteers.
As a founding member of BWC and a supporter of community health initiatives, Dosher Memorial Hospital hosted the 2025 Spring Into Health 5K/1m Run as a continued demonstration to quality community health involvement. The hospital will serve as the starting and finishing line for the run. Lane said “Dosher has not only been a committed member of BWC since its inception but continues to serve as a health champion for the community.”
The Brunswick Wellness Coalition is a united group of individuals and health-minded leaders with the mission to improve the health of the Brunswick community, and the vision of becoming the healthiest county in North Carolina. BWC is funded through Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas, an initiative of The Duke Endowment. To learn more, visit the website: brunswickwellness.org or Facebook: @BrunswickWellness.
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