Calling all endurance runners, joggers, treadmill lovers, dog walkers, stroller walkers and the like! Center for Growing Talent is inviting you and other members of the produce and floral industry to participate in a 5-week Virtual Wellness Walk/Run! Together, in virtual spirit, we will promote exercise for our families, encourage team building among our colleagues and create a better sense of wellness among ourselves and each other now and into the future.
Whether it’s an early morning stroll before the workday, a lunch break breather to get your kids or furry friends some fresh air, or the desire to hit the pavement to beat your current 5K time – we would like you to join us! Your participation will help our industry in many meaningful ways including support of Center for Growing Talent’s education programs. Plus, every participant will receive a commemorative medal following completion of the event!
We hope you’ll find a fun and safe way to participate and share your experience(s) on social media between May 15th and June 21st.
Please follow local and state social distancing guidelines during your walk or run.
How can you participate?
- Walk/Run a 5K
- Walk 1 mile
- Walk/Run 30 miles in 30 days for a cumulative challenge
- Donate in support of other walkers, runners and teams
Here's how it works:
- Pick your distance and register any time between May 15, 2020 until June 21, 2020 (first day of Summer!)
- Join a team or create a new one! There will be prizes for largest team, most spirited team and team with highest donations raised for Center for Growing Talent’s education programs.
- Walk/Run your chosen distance any time between May 15th and June 21st. If you chose the cumulative 30 miles for 30 days challenge you may start immediately following registration to begin accumulating your miles.
- For the 30 miles in 30 days participants, click HERE to enter your progress as you accumulate your miles.
- For the 5K and 1 mile participants, click HERE to enter your finish time.
- Take pictures and short videos to commemorate your walk/run, post them on your Facebook page and use the hashtag #BeWellwithCGT. See more below to find out how you can win prizes!
What’s in it for you?
For Teams:
- Largest team wins a prize
- Most spirited team wins a prize
- Team with the highest donations wins a prize
- Team with most company logo wear wins a prize
For Individuals:
- All participants receive a commemorative medal and custom virtual bib (medals will be sent to home address provided on registration form approximately one month after registering)
- First 5 participants to complete the 30 miles for 30 days challenge receives an Amazon gift card
For All:
- Encourages team building, promotes exercise and well-being for ourselves, families and colleagues while raising funds for Center for Growing Talent’s Education Programs!
Social Media Participation: Want to win some extra cool swag? We’ll want to see you throughout the event so be sure to participate in weekly activities within our Facebook group in order to qualify! Link to join the group will be given with registration confirmation. Use Hashtag #BeWellwithCGT
Center for Growing Talent by PMA raises awareness and educates young people about the produce and floral industries, and career opportunities that exist across the supply chain. It is at times like this that we rely most on talent at every level of our companies and across the supply chain to see us through and drive the recovery. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution for you and your company. We are grateful for your support.
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