Sports Backers Blog
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Spring Update from Bike Walk RVA
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Building Greater Resilience in the Workplace with Active RVA, in 2021 and Beyond
Wednesday, March 31st
The 2020-2021 Active RVA Certified Workplace Celebration presented by Cigna recognized the organizations that continue to support physical and mental health in the workplace By: Kristen Eichert, Sports Backers Corporate Sales Manager When Sports Backers held our Movement Makers Active Living Summit in February 2020, little did we know this would be the last “normal”…
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Get Super Fit With Kids Run RVA!
Wednesday, March 31st
This spring, kids from all over the Richmond region (and beyond!) are getting their workout on with Kids Run RVA through the first-ever Super Fit Challenge! Over 400 kids are registered and have received their #SuperFit activity logs. Each week, they are challenged to do…
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Fitness Warriors Create Family Vibes at the Annual Warrior Nation Celebration
Wednesday, March 31st
By: Tiffany Copeland, Fitness Warriors Program Manager Family vibes. When you hear that phrase, do you ask yourself, “What is that?” or “Is that a thing?" Well, if you've ever felt a connection with someone because you share a common bond, that’s a family vibe. And creating the connections that lead to family vibes is…
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k unveils medal design featuring artwork by Doug Orleski, local artist known as ‘RVA Coffee Stain’
Thursday, March 25th
RICHMOND, VA – The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger today unveiled the finisher medal for this year’s event, a custom-designed Ukrop’s Rainbow Cookie-themed drawing created by Doug Orleski, a local artist known as RVA Coffee Stain. Participants will receive the medal as part of this year’s event, which takes place June 3-6 in…
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Cousins for Chuck: Celebrating a Family Member's Legacy from Across the Country in the Great American 5000
Thursday, March 25th
The team ‘Cousins for Chuck’ was created in May of 2020 by family members of Chuck Provenzano, to celebrate his memory after he passed away from COVID-19. The members were spread across the country, and they came together virtually to take part in the inaugural running of the Great American 5000. Meghan Keogh, one of…
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The Pandemic for Pedestrians
Thursday, March 18th
Pedestrian safety statistics continue to worsen, following years-long trends and then accelerating during the pandemic. By: Brantley Tyndall, Bike Walk RVA Director of Outreach Driving is down but at its deadliest in decades. - Drivers killed 39% more people walking in Richmond region in 2020. - Black and Brown pedestrians are being killed at a…
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Design Process Leads to Three Dozen New Events and Programs Created by Sports Backers to Inspire Active Living
Thursday, March 11th
By: Jon Lugbill, Sports Backers Executive Director The COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis around the world in a multitude of ways. The impact was felt across all industries and in many organizations; for Sports Backers, this meant an immediate shift in our regular operations. Starting on March 12, 2020, we had to cancel, postpone, or…
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Sports Backers Launch 'RVA Street Art Run' to Celebrate Richmond's Vibrant Art Scene
Thursday, March 4th
Virtual event runs from March 4-April 11 and features multiple routes for participants Richmond, VA – To celebrate Richmond’s vibrant art scene and encourage active exploration of some of the area’s best-known art installations, Sports Backers is today announcing the new ‘RVA Street Art Run,’ which runs from March 4-April 11. In the virtual event,…
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Great American Ride Team Q&A: Hilliard City Schools
Tuesday, March 2nd
The Great American Ride is a 3,700-mile virtual team bike ride along the route of the Great American Rail-Trail™ , a signature project of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, which serves as the event charity. The developing trail is more than 53% complete and will one day connect over thousands of miles and 12 states between Washington, D.C.…