HealthLinks Charleston Jan/Feb 2023

www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 13 JANUARY 28 Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook Off Noon Edisto Hall • James Island County Park FEBRUARY 4 Save the Light Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk 8 a.m. Folly Beach Pier Lace up your shoes and hit the beach to support the continued preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse. Whether you run the half or the 5K, the course will take you through the idyllic avenues of Folly Beach, starting at the Tides/Folly Beach Fishing Pier and bringing you back. This USATF-certified race is one not to miss! The marathon is run-only; the 5K is run or walk. For more information: ccprc.com. FEBRUARY 6 Childbirth Education Classes (recurring) 7 p.m. MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion 7th Floor Auditorium, Room 7010 An in-person experience of “what to expect when you’re expecting.” You, your partner or spouse are welcome to attend MUSC’s childbirth education class. You’ll learn about labor, delivery, postpartum care, pain management and self-care with MUSC’s birthing experts. Classes are recurring each Monday evening. Visit muschealth.org or call 843-792-5300 to register. This year, JI Vikings Bo’s Roast is raising funds for Sara’s Cure, which is dedicated to finding a cure for clear cell sarcoma, and Islands Against Cancer, Inc., another local nonprofit supporting cancer patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. Enjoy oysters, chili, hot dogs, live music and more! For more information: bosroast.com FEBRUARY 11 Cupid’s Chase Charleston 10 a.m. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive Charleston Run or walk the winding trails of Charleston’s James Island County Park to support and celebrate Community Options, an organization dedicated to housing and employment for people with disabilities. Runners, joggers and walkers are all welcome to join. For more information: allittakes.comop.org JANUARY 19 Coffee Cart at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 109 Bee St. Soldiers’ Angels provides kindness, coffee and snacks for patients and their families as they wait for appointments. Recurring event – twice each month. For more information: soldiersangels.org FEBRUARY 11 8th Annual Building Healthy Communities 5k Run/Walk and Wellness Expo 8 a.m. Hampton Park 30 Mary Murray Drive Charleston The Wellness Expo is centered on raising awareness of and educating the community about the prevention of childhood obesity. Raffles and drawings for prizes will take place throughout the day. This portion of the day is free. For the 5K, registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt and a race swag bag, water, healthy snacks and age-group medals. Proceeds from the registration fees from the 5K will benefit MUSC’s Children’s Hospital Heart Health Program. To register, visit runningsignup.com for registration. For more information: MUSCKids.org/Heart/Health FEBRUARY 25 2023 Lowcountry Heart Walk 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start Brittlebank Park, Charleston Your participation contributes to the American Heart Association’s mission of supporting life-saving science. Boost your own mental health and get your heart pumping! For more information: heart.org.

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