6th Annual "Give and Get Fit" is July 31 on Detroit's riverfront

Dr. Ian K. Smith is the Grand Marshal for event

DETROIT – On Sunday, July 31st, 2016, the shimmering Detroit River will serve as a fitting back drop for the Rhonda Walker Foundation (RWF) as they host the 6th Annual “Give and Get Fit” at Detroit’s beautiful Riverfront Rivard Plaza.

This event features the 5K/10K Run/Walk and Fitness classes. Participants can also look forward to opportunities for Yoga, Pilates and Kickboxing!

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For 6 years, this highly anticipated occasion attracts hundreds of fitness enthusiasts and is hailed as one of Detroit’s summer premier fitness fundraisers. Its groundbreaking philanthropic efforts fund the award winning Rhonda Walker Foundation Health and Fitness programming for inner city youth.

Many of metro Detroit’s leading corporate organizations such as Meijer, PWC, Chase Bank, Greektown Casino, Hour Detroit, Plante Moran, Miller Canfield, SchechterWealth and Art Van Furniture have put their annual support and sponsorship behind this effort. The Michigan Fitness Foundation and Governors Council also recognizes and annually supports the Give and Get Fit initiative. This year, the Rhonda Walker Foundation is excited to welcome Dr. Ian Smith, M.D. as the guest speaker and Celebrity Grand Marshal.

The event will also include health, fitness and nutrition exhibits providing cutting edge information, demonstrations and samples for all who attend.

Participants are encouraged to form teams and register at Runsignup.com. All participants (teams or solo participants) will receive a performance shirt, medal and swag bag!

“This is truly one of the most beautiful days of the year, seeing all walks of life coming together to have fun, get fit and give back. Every participant helps move our mission of empowering inner city youth forward," Rhonda Walker.

The Rhonda Walker Foundation was founded in 2003 with a mission through its five-year Girls into Women program to empower inner city teen girls with the skills to become strong, confident, successful and moral future leaders.

For additional event, exhibitor and sponsorship information or for information about the foundation; Please email the foundation at info@rhondawalkerfoundation.org or visit the RWF website at  www.rhondawalkerfoundation.org .