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 VanPamel/Brugnone

Sarah VanPamel, mentor from Clinton Township, and Kianna Brugnone, mentee from Clinton Township

Sarah currently attends the University of Detroit Mercy and is a Boys & Girls Club volunteer. She has 13 years of experience as a dancer, and teaches dance to young children. Sarah is also a fan of her hometown sports teams, and she enjoys water sports and other outdoor activities. Sarah and Kianna were matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Kianna attends Tenniswood School and has an interest in swimming, basketball and food. Some of the activities they do together are eat lunch, play putt-putt golf and attend Big Brothers Big Sisters events. They also stay in touch by talking on the phone and e-mailing. Kianna and Sarah share a favorite memory of going out to dinner together at the Fondue Room. Sarah appreciates Kianna’s “constant upbeat personality and beautiful smile.” They look forward to achieving a healthy goal together.

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