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

New sports equipment donations needed for Detroit Police Athletic League

The Go 4 It: Fit For Life event takes place July 23, 2024. (WDIV)

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 Riverwalkers to promote regular exercise and a healthier lifestyle. The Detroit Riverwalkers 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.

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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 3, 4 and 5
  • 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 Softballs
  • 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.


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