Avery Rezykowski – HKRS Williamsport, PA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? 7 seasons Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? 2020 was a crazy year for so many reasons! Life changes relocated me to Williamsport, PA in May of 2020 and I was searching for ways to become […]
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Mullica Hill / Mantua, NJ Ryan Duffy began running with Healthy Kids Running Series in Mullica Hill / Mantua, NJ in 2015 when he was only 6 years old. He loved getting out and running on the weekends with his sisters. Participating in Healthy Kids Running Series sparked a love of running that has grown […]
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Erica Hofstrom and Gillian Antinore – HKRS Haddonfield/Cherry Hill, NJ Why did you become Community Coordinators? Gillian: I became a CC because I love being a part of something that is health-focused, kid-focused, and community-focused. I had never been to a HKRS race before, but had heard about them and knew I could lend a […]
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Give Thanks for HKRS! Before sitting down for Thanksgiving Dinner, give back to HKRS by running a Turkey Trot! Proceeds from both of these events will go to support the HKRS mission – inspiring kids to believe in themselves and live an active healthy lifestyle! Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia area? Join us […]
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Christie Sube – HKRS Glenview, IL How many seasons have you been a HKRS Community Coordinator? This Fall is my 4th season as Community Coordinator. What’s a great mission moment you’ve experienced as a Coordinator? My favorite mission moment so far was our entire Spring 2023 series when we reached many new families and […]
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Hoodies and crunchy leaves are starting to appear which can only mean one thing…fall is finally near! It may surprise you, but fruits and veggies are big contributors to the warm and cozy feel as the weather begins to change. If you think about it, we couldn’t have PSL season if it wasn’t for pumpkins. […]
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By Dawn Epstein, Executive Director Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) was created to motivate kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through a positive introduction to the world of running. The goal is for kids to have fun, get active, and gain confidence. Exposing kids to a “race” is a way for them […]
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This month, our HKRS Community Coordinator Spotlight features Kelly, Jones of Key West, Florida. In our first CC spotlight done by video, HKRS Executive Director, Dawn Epstein, sits down with Kelly Jones and discusses everything from her inspiration to her strategy for coordinating the Healthy Kids Running Series in Key West, FL. Watch now: […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series Board of Directors Opening Healthy Kids Running Series, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, is currently accepting applications for open positions. The purpose of the Board of Directors is to oversee the execution of the HKRS mission, manage organizational finances, […]
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It’s back-to-school season! What’s the breakfast plan? What are you packing in the lunchbox? What’s on the dinner table between extracurricular activities? Ah! It sounds more like back to busy season! Don’t fret, dietitians from GIANT/MARTINS are here with meal inspiration to get you and your family through busy days from morning to night! Breakfast […]
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