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February 07, 2019
(THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.) Fit 4 The Cause, a nonprofit that serves thousands of people throughout Ventura and Los Angeles counties with fitness training and nutrition education, has won support from the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU), an advocacy organization for benefits professionals.
LAAHU is hosting a 5k run and walk at Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 16 (St. Patrick's Day weekend), with 100 percent of proceeds going to Fit 4 The Cause. LAAHU Board members Allison Marconi and Elizabeth Underhill are co-chairing the event. Registration and check-in is 7-8 a.m. The run starts at 8:15 a.m. and the Fun Walk starts at 8:20 a.m. Food and beverages will be provided.
Sponsors are being sought. Sponsorship levels begin at $250 and standard sponsorships are $450. There is no fee for participants 5 and under. Participation is $10 for those ages 6-17 and $35 for those 18 and over. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LosAngeles/LAAHUCharity5k to register or donate.
"The LAAHU Board of Directors chose Fit 4 The Cause, Inc. as its non-profit partner this year because its mission aligns with health, well-being and positive thinking," said LAAHU spokeswoman and NAHU Region 8 Media Chair, Naama O. Pozniak, a certified Healthcare Reform Specialist and chair of the LAAHU Community Outreach Committee. "LAAHU historically has supported non-profit organizations making a strong community impact, only working with those whose dollars go directly to healthier living."
Pozniak said LAAHU's agents will work with Fit 4 The Cause to promote wellness and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to members, friends, clients and the healthcare insurance industry at large. Both Fit 4 The Cause and LAAHU's agents will emphasize how exercise, nutrition, meditation and a good night's sleep will improve wellbeing.
Fit 4 The Cause Founder Cindy Rakowitz said she is grateful to have LAAHU's support and shared goals of promoting preventative healthcare. "We feel this should be just as available to everyone as preventative dental care. If we keep our hearts healthy and our muscles strong, it minimizes the risk of illness and people will live longer, healthier lives," she said.
LAAHU is the Los Angeles chapter of the national advocacy organization for benefits professionals which helps members succeed in the ever-changing healthcare industry. LAAHU helps benefits professionals improve their communities and grow thier businesses through educational programs, active legislative advocacy in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., networking and leadership in state and national associations. LAAHU members educate the public about the importance of their health insurance agent and their role in choosing the right plan and coverage for families, friends, clients, employers, employees and individuals.
Fit 4 The Cause provides licensed fitness professionals and nutrition educators for low-income communities as a preventative solution. Visit https://fit4thecause.org.