SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Enmark Stations has announced the 2015 lineup and benefiting nonprofit organizations for the Savannah, Ga.-based convenience store chain's Encourage Health Educational Series.
The series will feature four presentations throughout the year, from the area's most respected experts sharing insights on nutrition, fitness and general tips for healthy living. Enmark Stations will award selected 501c3 nonprofit organizations a $2,000 grant from Encourage Health Education Sponsors and it will allot each an Enmark Dollar Day--they will receive $1 for every car wash, donations from Enmark customers at the registers and a charity table--along with a chance to win a grand prize at the end of the series.
The lectures and lunches will be held at the Auditorium of the Savannah Morning News.
- On February 24, Nathan Mikeska, B.S. Nutrition, and Courtney Peterson, certified health education specialist and wellness coach at Ourlife Health, will present the first lecture, "Five Strategies for the Prevention & Treatment of Childhood Obesity." Enmark will award the Encourage Health grant to Childhood Obesity Prevention & Education (COPE). The mission of COPE is to combat childhood obesity with a threefold approach--nutrition education, fitness and behavioral health.
- On April 28, Drew McKenzie, the owner and operator with Crossfit Hyperformance, will present the second lecture, "Crossfit, Why & How It Works in Weight Loss." Enmark will award the Encourage Health grant to Georgia Bikes, a Savannah-based nonprofit organization working to promote bicycling for fitness, fun and transportation and to help improve bicycling conditions throughout Georgia.
- On August 25, Robert Espinoza will present the third lecture. Espinoza and his wife Cookie are the owners of Fleet Feet Savannah. He will present "How to Train for a 5K." Enmark will present the Encourage Health grant to the Effingham County Navigator Team, a not-for-profit support group and recreational program for children with special needs and different abilities. The group provides recreational activities such as basketball, baseball, soccer, cornhole and bowling.
- On October 27, Kelley J. Boyd, E-RYT500, founder and teacher at Savannah Yoga Center, will present the final lecture in the series, "10 Yoga Tips: Hectic to Harmonious in 5 Minutes or Less." Enmark will award the the Encourage Health grant to Forsyth Farmer's Market (FFM). The organization affirms it "envisions a sustainable, local food system that promotes the health of individuals, farmers and the community."
The 2015 Enmark Encourage Health Education Series is sponsored by Healthy Savannah, the Savannah Morning News, Savannah Magazine, WJCL and GPB Savannah--WSVH 91.1/WWIO 89.9. Last year, Enmark Stations hosted the inaugural Encourage Health Education Series and in total, the series raised $7,200 for Savannah area 501c(3) associations.
Founded as Interstate Stations in 1963 by Robert Demere, Enmark Stations Inc. is a family-run business that operates 64 stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Members help make our journalism possible. Become a CSP member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.