The Riverdale Get Fit! 5K Health & Fitness event was presented by Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon and council members Cynthia Stamps-Jones, Wanda Wallace and An’cel Davis. The Get Fit gives the community a chance to come together to participate in something that benefits the public schools of Riverdale. The proceeds from the Get Fit will help hundreds of students, parents and teachers to create a bank of school supplies.
The idea and initiative came from council member Wanda Wallace. About six years ago, she battled with heart condition and learned she had to do more exercising and eat healthier. She wanted to serve as an example of healthier living, health education and to increase the dialogue with local and state government to help combat obesity.
State Senator Donzella James presented a proclamation to Wallace for her continued efforts in making Riverdale healthy. Radio personality of B98.5 Madison James and Anthony Mosely, fit instructor for classes at the Riverdale Center, helped get the crowd warmed up before the 5K.
