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

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Meet Team Howard/Wysinger


John Howard, mentor from Benton Harbor, and Corey Wysinger, mentee from Benton Harbor

John works with youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor. He loves playing sports, camping and biking. John has been matched with Corey for one year and they spend time together at the Club. They also are involved in volunteer programs throughout their community. Corey is 12 years old and attends the Lighthouse Education Center. At the Boys & Girls Club he is a member of the Torch Club and Peer Council programs. Corey enjoys wrestling, football, and playing chess and baseball with John. He has a fun memory of cleaning up a cemetery with John. John’s favorite memory is when Corey got his first base hit in a baseball game. Corey is excited to visit Detroit and go sight-seeing. John admires Corey’s courage to be different and Corey appreciates John’s wisdom.

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