Austin Parks and Recreation announces virtual activity challenge in September
AUSTIN
‘Fall into Action’ challenge set
HealthCode and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department are calling on Austinites to step out and take action in September during the virtual activity challenge Fall into Action.
The goal of the virtual challenge is to engage individuals in setting physical activity goals and create new habits to support a healthy lifestyle. Participants can join as an individual or as an organization. Organizations can register at healthcode.org/organizations.
Participants can sign up on the Fall into Action registration page at healthcode.org/fallintoaction2021 and set a goal for the number of miles of activity to be achieved. Activity is logged on HealthCode’s fitness tracker and the program’s public leaderboard is updated with miles achieved, including running, walking, cycling, swimming or yoga.
Registrants who log at least one mile will be eligible for more than $3,000 in prize drawings, including an organic mattress from Naturepedic. Since launching its first virtual activity challenge with Million Mile Month in 2014, HealthCode has developed a series of virtual activity and educational programs to promote healthy living.
Throughout the year, HealthCode offers goal-based challenges with more than 50,000 participants and organizations across all 50 U.S. states and in 30 foreign countries.
For information: events.healthcode.org/events.
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AUSTIN
Goodwill receives $500,000 pledge
Philanthropist Dick Rathgeber has pledged $500,000 to Goodwill Central Texas as part of a co-scholarship program with the Salvation Army.
A collaborative effort between the two nonprofits, the scholarships give graduates of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center the opportunity to complete career training at the Goodwill Career & Technical Academy, a teaching facility with accelerated classes in high-demand industries.
Graduates of rehabilitation center are eligible to apply for a GCTA scholarship, and if accepted, learn the skills they need to earn an industry-recognized professional credential. They are also able to choose from a variety of fields, including health care, technology and skilled trades.
To make donations: 512-637-7402; [email protected].
Courtesy of Goodwill Central Texas
TRAVIS COUNTY
Tip-A-Cop benefits Special Olympics
A Tip-A-Cop event to benefit the Special Olympics will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at three Austin-area Texas Roadhouse restaurant locations: 13435 U.S.183 North in Austin; 9300 Interstate 35 South in Austin; and 15415 I-35 North in Pflugerville.
Police officers will help serve guests and collect donations. The fundraiser is part of a state-wide effort with dozens of other Texas Roadhouse locations.
Courtesy of Texas Roadhouse