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PARTY IN PINK more, simply visit stjude.org where you’ll find everything and anything you need to become a valued supporter.” Each year the event grows, drawing people together to form new friendships, all for a good cause. “Gait-to-Gate has become one of my favorite annual events at Trilogy,” said Jeff McQueen, President, Shea Homes® Active Lifestyle Communities. “To see our community rally around not only physical fitness, but also a charity like St. Jude really shows what life is all about here at Trilogy. We believe Trilogy is a real movement, and far more than just a community of homes and amenities.” McQueen continued, “Trilogy is about who we are as family, neighbors, employees, partners, and friends. It’s our Members at Trilogy that deserve the credit for making Gait-to-Gate so great, and like the rest of our team, I’m looking forward to seeing what lies ahead this year.” In addition to being a great cause this year, let’s not forget G2G is also about staying fit and living a healthy active life. And even though the initiative takes place in November, the mantra lives on all year long. Walking is a great way to stay fit, be active, lose weight, strengthen the heart, and ultimately, help you look and feel better. To learn more about walking clubs or monthly “Power Walks” in your community, visit MyTrilogyLife.com today. n
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a group of ladies from Trilogy® Orlando set out to raise $10,000 for two local charities – Libby’s Legacy and the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. These charities serve residents in South Lake County, Florida by offering free or low-cost mammograms and financial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. To help raise funds, the group held a Party in Pink event that began with support from the Groveland Fire and Police Departments as they took photos with survivors and ended with an auction that included 50 baskets donated from Members. In one month, the Trilogy Orlando community surpassed their goal, raising $12,000 in support of this worthy cause.
CYCLING FOR A CAUSE PELOTONIA CANCER RESEARCH AWARENESS While living in Ohio, Trilogy® at The Polo Club Member Duane Winchester got involved with the Pelotonia community after being diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Duane now resides in California, and was unable to make it back to Ohio for the Pelotonia big ride. Rather than letting the opportunity pass him by, he contacted The Polo Club leadership team to see if he could create a local event to help raise funds for Pelotonia. The team was happy to oblige and helped Duane plan an entire week of events including a pickleball round robin tournament, outdoor yoga, “kamikaze karaoke,” a local bike ride, and a silent art auction. Throughout the week Members and team members came together to donate their time and help raise $12,000 for Pelotonia. Over the course of the four years that Duane has been riding for Pelotonia he has raised $27,500. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PELOTONIA, VISIT PELOTONIA.ORG.
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