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Step Up 4 Health event returns to Methodist University April 20

By Staff Report, posted 6 months ago
Hundreds of community members are expected to visit Methodist University's campus again this year for a variety of family-friendly activities during the Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20. Photo provided by MU 

One of Cumberland County's most impactful events is returning to Methodist University this weekend.

Photo from the 2023 Step Up 4 Health event. Photo provided by MU 

The Cape Fear Valley Foundation’s Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo is set for this Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon at Methodist University’s Duggins Soccer Stadium – featuring a 4K, one-mile race, and a variety of family-friendly activities. The best part – the event raises donations for Cape Fear Valley Health Friends of Cancer Center, Children’s Services, the Community Alternatives Program, Cumberland County Medication Access Program and Heart Care.

Like last year, the races will be held throughout MU’s 600-acre campus while Duggins Soccer Stadium will house the Wellness Expo, which will include information booths, food trucks, kids area, music, giveaways and sponsor tables.

Photo provided by MU 

“We are excited to hold the third annual Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo at Methodist University again and appreciate the hospitality of the Monarch family in helping us make this another great event for the community,” said Sabrina Brooks, vice president of the Cape Fear Valley Foundation in a press release. “The partnership between Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health to establish a School of Medicine provides the perfect backdrop to this event. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy the day, while learning more about healthcare in our community.”

There is still time to register for the event. The cost is $35 for adults and $30 for children (children aged 3-years and under are free). However, groups registering four or more people take an additional $5 off each registrant fee. All registered participants receive a t-shirt. 

Last year, more than 500 community members participated in the Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo. For more information about the event or to donate, visit the event webpage here

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