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Walk Your Worries Away Walkathon Honors Cancer SurvivorsHBy Submitted By Charu Pandeyope for Triumph’s “Walk Your Worries Away” Walkathon Honors Cancer Survivors andInspires Community EngagementHope for Triumph, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded by siblings Siddharth and Adya Tripathi, hosted a highly successful “Walk Your Worries Away” walkathon this past weekend. The event celebrated the strength and resilience of five cancer survivors, ranging from a 4-year-old to a 75-year-old, who were honored during an emotional ceremony. Mrs. King, an endometrial Cancer Survivor said that her scientific background helped her to understand the treatment. Mrs. Carper a breast Cancer Survivor said Cancer is now part of my journey, not myidentity.The walkathon, held at Wilderness OakElementary School, was made possible thanks to Mr. Harrington, who graciously opened the school’s doors for the occasion. Community members turned out in strong numbers, showing their support and raising awareness for cancer prevention and early detection.Dr. Amita Kumar served as the keynote speaker, delivering an inspiring message about the importance of cancer awareness. Mrs. Neville praised the event’s success.Eleven students were awarded the prestigious President’s Volunteer ServiceAward, seventeen received the Outstanding Service Award, and seven were recognized as Rising Stars for their contributions to the community.In recognition of its exceptional service, Hope for Triumph received a Letter of Appreciation from the City of San Antonio. Founder Siddharth Tripathi emphasized, “Cancer awareness is a crucial part in preventing cancer,” highlighting the importance of ongoing education and outreach.President Volunteer Service AwardSiddharth TripathiAdya TripathiHaasini RavulaRishika RavulaShreya SinghAbhyuday SinghAru Aditya RawatIlvikaa NarayanSiddharth AmaradhiNavom GuptaLavanya GuptaOutstanding Service Award Ananya KaviSashvat KaviAnahita Balakrishnan Tiasha PadateShaurya Singh Adwika DayalSri Harsha PenmetsaSiddharth and Adya Tripathi received the award from the City of San Antonio with Mr. Harrington and present in photo are all others involved in making this event a success.Karthikeya Penmetsa Sanjana Pulikonda Aarna Bhardwaj Agamya Tripathi Xavier CelestePrapti Khare Arjun Saxena Riyesha Dhakal Romani DhakalEvan ZangRising StarAishani Padate Saanvi Rawat Matthew Celeste Anusha Bhardwaj Stella Pope Avyaan Singh Ananya BandaruFall In, Not Off the WagonFBy Keyuna Milam aka Coach Kall typically means that you jumpback into your normal routine.Summer is more laid back and can be less structured as the rest of the year. You may have children back in school and extracurricular activities. Maybe you don’t have children, however, back to school traffic has added time onto your commute. Fall is also when the weather cools off and you may begin to crave heavier meals and candy makes a very strong appearance with Halloween. This begins the slippery slope of gaining holiday weight and making yet another repetitive new year weight loss resolution.Instead of falling into the same habits and routine which results in you falling off the wagon try using the season to your advantage. With the cooler temperatures, find quick ways to get in some steps outside. If you have a child that is in sports, their practice time is now your workout time. Maybe you have less time to exercise before work with added traffic, pack yourwalking shoes and make lunchtime your workout time. Take your 10-minute break and powerwalk. 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LOOP 1604 E, SUITE 113, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258 (CORNER OF HARDY OAK & 1604)LUXE-WELLNESSLOUNGE.COM I 210-257-5812Fruits - continued from page 8that garlic is often linked with reduced risk for heart disease, notably the prevention of atherosclerosis, which affects the arteries through the deposition of plaques of fatty acids along the arterial walls. However, antioxidant-rich garlic also helps the body fight off harmful free radicals that can contribute to cancer.4. Spinach: The Centers or Disease Control and Prevention notes that colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States. Studies have found that spinach inhibits the growth of colon polyps that can develop into colorectal cancer.5. Tomatoes: Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives tomatoes their bright red color. According to the National Cancer Institute, though human studies have produced inconsistent results, various in vitro and animal studies have indicated that lycopene may have chemopreventive effects for cancers of the prostate, skin, breast, lung, and liver.Eating these five fruits and vegetables is not the only way to use diet in the fight against cancer. Individuals are urged to speak with their physicians to learn about the many ways to utilize food in cancer prevention.12www.stoneoakhighlights.comOctober 2024