Mentoring: A Running Start 2008

Welcome mentor teams!

Program Description

Mentoring: A Running Start provides an opportunity for youth to train for a 5K race to learn lessons in teamwork, goal setting and accomplishment. Participants in the running program will train for the noncompetitive 5K that is a part of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon festivities in October.

The program aims to instill a life-long love for running and physical fitness in Michigan youth and adults. Knowledge and motivation are provided to reach the goal of running a 5K. After completion of the program, participants are encouraged to continue running and setting new physical activity goals.

Mentor Teams in Detroit October 18-19

Governor's Residence Day August 19

Monday, July 14, 2008

Meet Team Wilbrink/Haller


Gerard Wilbrink, mentor from Williamston and Devon Haller, mentee from Williamston

Gerard is a retired welder and fabricator, and is now developing a handyman business. Gerard is also an assistant track coach at Williamston Middle School and will work with the cross country team in the fall. He loves the outdoors including camping, bike riding and yard work. Gerard and Devon have been matched since December 2007 through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Devon will be in seventh grade at Williamston Middle School this fall. He enjoys playing video games, biking, swimming, running and working out. His favorite memory with Gerard is the first time they went to Lake Michigan. Devon and Gerard like to run, fish, swim, go to movies, camp, run on the sand dunes, and bike. Devon admires Gerard for encouraging him and for being funny. Gerard is looking forward to seeing Devon improve his confidence through training for the 5K as he gets stronger and faster. He appreciates Devon’s compassion for others and great sense of humor.

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