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Media Coverage
January 07, 2009 ABC 15 Phoenix: Why 600 Guadalupe children are getting new Nikes Jose Garica couldn't wait to test out his new Nike running shoes Wednesday morning. Garica was among 600 students at Frank Elementary School in Guadalupe who were given a new pair of shoes from Chances for Children, a non profit organization. "Our goal is to stomp out obesity in kids by giving opportunities to be active," said Janell Bolen, Executive Director for Chances for Children. Read the full story August 02, 2008 San Tan Sun News: Chandler runner finds new purpose "I have been given an outward focus to my running: helping the community. It is a great charity. The money goes right into helping local kids. You really get a purpose and pride in running and fundraising, and being able to work with your neighbors and neighbors' kids," says Team Chances member Doug Shade. View full article (pdf) July 25, 2008 Arizona Republic: Area athletes help inspire youths to run, be active Three of Ahwatukee's most active residents have been working to provide area children with opportunities to get moving. Timothy and Janell Bolen, along with Susan Loken, are marathoners, triathletes and record holders. Loken competed with the nation's best female runners in April at the Olympic trials. Timothy has been ranked as an All-America triathlete eight times. Janell has participated in world triathlon championships. But their most recent focus has been helping area schoolchildren hit the ground running. Read the full story January 15, 2008 Coach Joe English's Running Advice and News: Susan Loken Interview Susan Loken, US Women’s Masters Marathon Champion, reflects on her Olympic time trial goal. Read the interview. January 16, 2007 3TV: Kids run in memory of classmate This Sunday the streets of Phoenix will be packed with spectators cheering on the runners participating in the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon. But that's not the only event drawing a big crowd. Some Valley kids are also putting on their running shoes this weekend to run the same path as the adults, but kids-style of course. Read the full story. Ahwatukee Foothill News: Marathon Moms Two Ahwatukee women prepare with local moms club View full article (PDF) Arizona Republic: Marathoners to aid kids' nutrition, fitness programs "When the opportunity came about, I felt it was really a dream come true," said Susan Loken, marathon program director. View full article (PDF) Press Releases
June 22, 2009 Chances for Children is hosting the Maricopa Fit Family Challenge To bring families together for fitness and fun this August More » |