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, August 4, 2008

Meet Team Foster/McClurg


Sarah Foster, mentor from Portage, and Kendra McClurg, mentee from Kalamazoo

Sarah is a graduate of Western Michigan University where she studied human resources. She is now a Logistics Coordinator for Roadway Express Inc. Sarah enjoys camping, fishing, reading, traveling and volleyball. She also has a love for animals. Sarah and Kendra have been matched for one year through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Kendra will be in seventh grade at Maple Street School this fall and she likes to swim, read and listen to music. Together they like to visit the library and the zoo, take walks, talk, and go to country music concerts. Some of their favorite memories together include playing the game Hilarium and off-roading in a Jeep. Kendra appreciates that Sarah gets her to try new things and is looking forward to proving they can accomplish the 5K goal. Sarah admires Kendra’s drive and ability to make the best of every situation.

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