Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Episode 74 – Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony
Episode 74 – Learn About The Virginia Capital Trail with Cat Anthony Richmond is fortunate to be home to the Virginia Capital Trail—a fully paved, 51.7-mile multi-use path that stretches across four jurisdictions. Nan & Kam sit down with Cat Anthony, Executive Director of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, to discuss how individuals can make…
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Sports Backers and Richmond Times-Dispatch Celebrate Active Living Leadership ALL Stars Graduation and Welcome New Participants
Sports Backers and Richmond Times-Dispatch Celebrate Active Living Leadership ALL Stars Graduation and welcome new participants Written by: Nan Callahan, PR and Communications Manager RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch honored 20 outstanding high school senior student-athletes at a graduation ceremony and awards show for the Active Living Leadership (ALL) Stars program,…
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Episode 73 – Kirk Runs All of Richmond
Episode 73 – Kirk Runs All of Richmond In 2018 marathoner Kirk Millikan decided he wanted to take on a new challenge. He wanted to run every street in Richmond…that’s 2,200 streets. Fast forward to now and Kirk finds himself embarking on the end of his challenge.
On The Move Podcast
Our podcast focuses on keeping people active and moving. Join Nan and Kam as they share inspirational and interesting stories – click the link below, or use the filter above to find podcast episodes.
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There are 6,500 people annually who volunteer to make Sports Backers and it’s events and programs the successes they are.
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With your support, we can make this region a more attractive and vibrant place to live where safe opportunities to walk, run, bike, swim, or workout abound and where access to these activities are available to all.