Georgetown "Movin To Wellness" Program
Since 2010, a total amount of $24,772.60 has been raised by local athletes, to support people living with Parkinson's
Donation 2017, $2350.00
This amount was raised from a Zumbathon, Raffle, Auction and Volunteering at the Austin 70.3 Ironman
Christine Knight, Mary Jane Berry and Joe Parks
Donation 2014 $1,000
Donation 2012, $8000.00
Georgetown Triathletes took over the organization of the race "Pick Up Your Feet 5K"
This year we decided that we would like the money raised to go back to the local community and with the help of Chrisy Herff, we were able to set up the Movin to Wellness Program in Georgetown.
Christy Herff, Baylor Scott & White, Plummer Movement Disorder Foundation. Tony Kaupas, Christine Knight and John Carchedi
Donation 2011, $7,500
The second check, again was donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation via the Georgetown Running Club and from the 5K race.
Tony Kaupas was very instrumental in finding sponsors for the race and in particular one major sponsor "ILE DESiGNS"
Christine Knight was the Race Director and still an active board member of Georgetown Running Club
Dee Simmons, Tony Kaupas and Christine Knight
Donation 2010, $5,112.60
The was the first check that was donated to the program, it was originally given to the Michael J Fox Foundation via the Georgetown Running Club
The money was raised by organizing a 5k, called "Pick Up Your Feet for Parkinson's"
Christine Knight was a founding member of the Georgetown Running Club, Race Director and a Board Member
John Carchedi and Christine Knight