The Crim Fitness Foundation has announced its 39th annual HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races. The press conference was Wednesday, August 19 at 10am. Those who attended learned details of the race, recognized long-standing Crim participants, and heard from special guest speakers such as local distance-running superstar, Grant Fisher, the event was at the HealthPlus of Michigan Headquarters.
Flint, Michigan – On September 12, 2015, Flint Mayor Dayne Walling will go nose to nose with former WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion Chris Byrd at the “Knock Out Kidney Disease” event. The fundraiser is being hosted by the Universal Kidney foundation as a way to generate awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease and support their community outreach and education efforts.
The public was invited to celebrate the 3rd Annual Pink Night ribbon-cutting at Blackstone’s Pub & Grill this morning. The event kicked off the 9th Annual Pink Night, a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser presented by Financial Plus Credit Union. Pink Night will take place at Blackstone’s on October 1.
The ribbon was cut this morning celebrating the opening of the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, kid-friendly facility, the first of its kind located in a farmers’ market. Located on the second floor, the new center encompasses 12 pediatric specialty clinics, 24 exam rooms, a lab, an innovative teaching area and much more.
There are many students in the Greater Flint Area who contribute to the College Town atmosphere. This year, there were 8,937 students who enrolled to attend Mott Community College. Overall, there were 30,000 students pursuing higher education at University of Michigan-Flint, 9,000 at Baker College and 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students attending Kettering University. Adding to the College Town experience are several satellite campuses in the Greater Flint Area that offer training and opportunities to traditional and nontraditional students. My City Magazine will explore the economic impact these institutions have on the area.
Thousands of runners will hit the bricks of Downtown Flint on the third Saturday in August – to run, walk or wheel in the 39th Annual HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races. While runners from all over the world participate, the heart and soul of this event are the dedicated competitors from the Greater Flint area, who return year after year, and are proud to call Flint home. According to Race Director, Andy Younger, some Michigan runners will be recognized this year with a special “Made in Michigan” award. “And there is so much talent right here in Flint,” Younger says. Runners registered in the 39th annual race have a chance for a guaranteed spot next year in the 40th annual milestone, at which they are expecting a record-breaking number of participants. My City Magazine caught up with some of the local runners to talk about their dedication to the Crim and their hometown.03
Darkened under shadows of the city’s economic hardship, Flint’s vast Mott Park acreage is split by the Flint River and connected by a quaint pedestrian bridge. Old tennis courts sport new nets, a freshly-painted playground still has a cool rocket ship slide that has stood the test of time, and a once lively golf course known for years as the park’s centerpiece all patiently wait for a new vision to permanently take hold of this historic park.
The new Genesys PACE facility held its open house Thursday, July 30th from 5pm to 7pm. The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) facility allows 55 and over residents to remain independent, while still receiving round-the-clock medical and supportive services, whether they are at the facility, or in their own homes. PACE’s interdisciplinary team provides a comprehensive, unique, and – sometimes – fun method of care for those who need it. The PACE facility in downtown Flint is the exclusive provider for Genesee County. PACE will be welcoming the arrival of its scheduled participants on August 1st.
