Posted by: Southsider2k12 Aug 14 2017, 09:44 AM
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It was a reunion with a purpose Saturday morning as the Health to Wealth Fair brought health education and resources to the Michigan City community.
The wellness fair, sponsored by the Community Advocates of Northern Indiana, was part of the Raiderette Reunion weekend honoring the former Rogers High School pom-pom team, the Rogers Raiderettes. About a dozen former Raiderettes attended the free event at Michigan City High School.
The health fair featured several vendors with informational booths, including Ivy Tech Community College, Franciscan Health and the Community Advocates of Northern Indiana, who provided information and resources ranging from detecting breast and prostate cancer to fighting drug addiction and improving healthy eating.
Several prominent health figures spoke at the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. event, including a former Olympian, a fitness guru and a regional health consultant.
Guest of honor Barbara Jones Slater, the former coach of the Raiderettes and two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 4x100 meter relay, emphasized the importance of education and participation to stay healthy and involved in the community.