Go 4 It: Join Dr. McGeorge to promote fitness with Detroit River Walkers

DETROIT – Fitness at any age is crucial to our health. That’s why it’s the focus of Local 4′s Go 4 It event in July.

Our Dr. Frank McGeorge is teaming up with the Detroit River Walkers to promote regular exercise and a healthier lifestyle. The Detroit River Walkers is a program for adults 50 and older that encourages wellness. He will be joining them on Tuesday, July 23rd at 8 a.m. and leading participants on a one-mile walk.

The program will also offer free blood pressure checks and a free Zumba class.

Registration is required. Participants can sign up here.

To further promote the event, Go 4 It will also be collecting new sporting equipment for the Detroit Police Athletic League, which offers programming to children from ages four through high school in Detroit and Metro Detroit. Local 4 will be taking donations at Cullen Plaza, off Atwater Street in the city of Detroit, Tuesday, July 23rd from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The program is in need of the following NEW sporting equipment.

• Soccer balls — sizes 4, 5 and 6

• Diamond, Wilson or Rawlings high school baseballs and T-balls.

• Volleyballs (women’s indoor)

• New youth/junior hockey equipment

• Softballs — 11 and 12-inch

• Pro Mark SoftballsOfficial

• Softball bats — Various lengths, 34″-27″

• Footballs for flag football

We want to honor those making a difference. Click here to nominate someone who’s Going 4 It in your community. We’ll be featuring your nominees every month on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.