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Clockwise, from Above: Runners and walkers line up for the chance to win prizes at the Amerejuve tent. The annual event is organized by The PCOS Foundation, which provides resources and support for women with PCOS, and Amerejuve Medspa is one of the sponsors. A family walks together during the walking portion of the event, which seeks to raise PCOS Awareness. PCOS affects an estimated 10 percent of women. Part of the Amerejuve team gathers in at their tent after the 5k. Amerejuve has sponsored the event for the past three years.
at the Houston Downtown Aquarium and includes stairs as part of the course. “It sounded fun,” she said. “I’ll come back next year.” Welsch, who has been running for four years, said she’s drawn to running because “It’s a big adventure. I like the scenery. It’s really fun.” Amerejuve MedSpa and Cosmetic Surgery, a sponsor for the event, also brought a team to the run and walk. Elena Frost, an esthetician and laser hair removal technician at Amerejuve’s Galleria location, was one of the top runners in her age category. This year was her first time attending the event, and she was impressed by the fun atmosphere and sense of community, including group dancing and stretching. “It brings everyone together,” she said. “It was fun. I liked that it was up and down for the stairs.” For Frost, the event also taught her about PCOS. “I learned a lot of women have that. It’s not being diagnosed,
and this even is going to help bring awareness,” she said. Hundreds participated in the event on October 12th, which was the rescheduled date for the event after concerns about flooding on the course prompted event organizers to cancel the original September date. “Despite that we had to cancel, we had a good turn out,” said Lisa Benjamini-Allon, founder and president of the PCOS Foundation, which puts on the event. “The event went really well. … I’m looking forward to next year.” The PCOS Foundation’s mission is to provide resources and support for women with PCOS as well as raise awareness about the condition, both among the general public and the medical community. In addition to the annual 5k, the PCOS Foundation also organizes an annual free information symposium and monthly support groups. For more information about PCOS, visit www.pcosfoundation.org. To schedule a consultation at Amerejuve MedSpa for laser hair removal or other services, call (713) 960-6262. ■