Core -Center of Recovery & Exercise

September 2023 Newsletter

Sep 1, 2023

Labor Day

Labor Day is Monday, September 4th. CORE will be closed Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th. Regular training sessions and classes will resume Tuesday, September 5th. Enjoy the long weekend!

Nourishing Your Neurological Health

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Nutritional Guidance Program at CORE! This program is designed to educate and guide you in your daily nutritional needs and changes, and help you meet your nutritional goals. Beginning September 5th one-on-one consultations with a Nutrition Coach will be available for scheduling. And to kick off the program, CORE will have ready-to-eat, delicious and healthy meals available to purchase for $10 each. The menu items will be announced weekly and meals will be available throughout September. Take the guessing out of “what should I eat today” and stop by the front to grab a meal. Supplies are limited, so get them before they’re gone!

If you’d like to learn more stop by the front desk or speak with one of our Nutrition Coaches.

September is National SCI Awareness Month

Join us as we bring awareness and support for those with spinal cord injuries all month long. Grab a support keychain at the front, wear green on Fridays, participate in our SCI awareness workout, and follow our social media stories as we educate and share our clients’ voices.

Indego Eksoskeleton Test Drive Day

The Indego Exoskeleton will be back at CORE on Thursday, September 21st. If you are interested in taking the device for a test drive, please sign up on Indego’s website.

Welcome Sasha to the CORE Team!

You met the wonderful Sasha during our Summer 2023 Internship, and now we are officially welcoming Sasha to the CORE team as our newest Neuro-Exercise Assistant!

Welcome Fall 2023 Interns!

Our Fall Internship semester began on August 21st and we are happy to welcome Sharonda, Jared, Rylie, Lauryn, and Malak into the gym. Please be sure to introduce yourselves when you see them around.

CORE Halloween Party!

Fall is right around the corner and that means it’s almost time for the CORE Halloween Party! This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, October 28th. We’ll have more details available as the party gets closer.

2023 Reindeer Run & Roll 5k

The 2023 Reindeer Run & Roll 5k is Saturday, December 16th! Our annual 5k supports the CORE Foundation Scholarship Program, and it isn’t just a 5k. We’ll have food, drinks, a raffle, a DJ and more after the race. Registration is open now, and you have until November 26th to sign up and receive an event t-shirt.

We are looking for sponsors for this year’s event as well! Sponsoring the Reindeer Run & Roll 5k makes a direct, needed impact on the local paralysis community. If you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please check out our sponsorship page.

CORE C.H.A.M.P.s

This month’s employee C.H.A.M.P. is Kylie! Kylie has been a great help in the gym and helped out even more while we were between internship semesters.

As this month’s C.H.A.M.P., Kylie has selected Sarah S. as our CORE Client C.H.A.M.P.! Sarah is consistent with her training, always making it to her workout ready to go. She is a social butterfly and contributes greatly to the CORE culture by attending events like the Murder Mystery Dinner and Oceans of Hope.

2023 Abilities Expo

CORE will be attending the 2023 Abilities Expo, October 13th-15th in Ft. Lauderdale. Check out the event for the latest equipment and technology, resources, adaptive sports, and informational workshops. The event is free, so what are you waiting for?

How Can You Support the CORE Foundation?

The CORE Foundation was founded in 2011 to provide needed financial support and education for individuals with spinal cord injury or other neurological conditions, providing them the opportunity to participate in much needed activity-based training sessions. In 2022, CORE Foundation scholarships supported over 3,000 hours of activity-based training for those challenged with paralysis.

The CORE Foundation Scholarship is funded by the generosity of individual donations, fundraisers, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic foundation grants. You can help the CORE Foundation by attending events, such as the Reindeer Run & Roll 5k, grabbing a snack at the Foundation Fuel Market, or donating directly to the CORE Foundation.

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