Walk it Out

press release: The Kappa Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host its 12th annual free community health and wellness event on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 9:00 am - noon at 1725 Northport Drive, Madison. This event is also part of the UW-Madison Multicultural Homecoming festivities.

For the first time, the event will feature two Walk Champions, Glenna Scholle-Malone and Harry Ogden. Glenna Scholle-Malone serves at the Assistant Vice President, College Persistence with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County. She is also founder of Glenna Maureen where she provides personal training and group fitness in both the Madison and Milwaukee areas promoting wellness and healthy living for communities of color, especially focusing on women of color. Harry Ogden is an Internal Control Auditor at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. He is also a deacon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and manager of the Harry W. Ogden, Jr. Memorial Fund, which provides scholarship to deserving local African American students attending college.

Health-focused workshops featuring the popular hip-hop, rock and mainstream dance cardio format called WERQ will also be offered, in addition to reflexology and massages by Group Health Cooperative (GHC). Attendees will also be treated to a healthy cooking demonstration with delicious samples to eat.

Cost: Free; advance registration encouraged at  http://bit.ly/WalkItOut2019 

Date/Time: Saturday, October 12, 2019; 9:00 am - noon

Location: Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive.

Find us on the Walk It Out event on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/akakpsiq/events

For additional information, visit us at: http://www.kappa-psi-omega.com

FAQ: 

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There will be parking available at the entrance of Warner Park on Northport Drive entrance.

How can I attain a table for the Health Fair portion of Walk It Out?

Tabling for Walk It Out is free for health related agencies. Please contact Erika Bullock at ebullockmath@gmail.com by Thursday, October 3, 2019.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please feel free to contact Kappa Psi Omega Chapter at akakappapsiomega@gmail.com or Erika Bullock at ebullockmath@gmail.com

Are furry friends invited? 

You will be able to have your pet during the walk or run. The Warner Park Community Center has a no pet policy unless it's a service animal.