The Kappa Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host its 11th annual free community health and wellness event on Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m.-noon, at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1725 Northport Drive.
Dr. Jasmine Zapata is the Walk Champion for the two-mile walk portion of the event. Dr. Zapata is known throughout the greater Madison community as the “motivational MD” and is author of “Beautiful Beyond: A Girl’s Guide to Unlocking of Inner Beauty, Self Esteem, Resilience and Courage.” A three-mile run will also be lead by Aaron Perry with Black Men Run.
Health-focused workshops featuring the popular hip-hop, rock and mainstream dance cardio format called WERQ will also be offered, in addition to reflexology and massages by Group Health Cooperative (GHC), attendees will also be treated to a healthy cooking demonstration with delicious samples to eat by Chef Rod Ladson, Bonefish Grill owner and member of 100 Black Men of Madison. Chef Rod will have a cookbook for sale combining many of his healthy recipes.
