The funds raised through the RidgeWalk & Run and the GLOW 5K Run & Walk are used to support and provide initiatives that encourage community health and wellness in a variety of ways, including those listed below.
Free Health & Wellness Screening events throughout the community and at Jones Memorial Hosptial each May
Glucose screenings at the Andover Maple Festival and Angelica Heritage Days
Glucose & Cholesterol screenings at the Cuba Garlic Festival, Angelica Lawn Sale Days, and at Belfast Lions Club and Bolivar Lions Club events.
Blood Pressure Machines at JMH & YMCA provide the means to monitor blood pressure
Hydration Stations at the Wellsville YMCA and at the hospital encourage water consumption and are environmentally friendly water bottle refill stations
For the safety of walkers and runners who use the Riverwalk walking trail, a project was completed to extend the trail under the bridge on Route 417 and on the other side of the highway.
$100 Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Gift Card incentives at each Community Blood Bank Blood Drives held at JMH to encourage community donations
Provided gas card incentives to encourage county residents to complete the Community Health Assessment survey
Walking in Wellsville kiosks with maps and measured walking routes through the village and Island Park, where walkers can connect to the WAG trail and on into PA
$10,000 donated to Allegany County area food banks in 2023 in time for the holidays.
The JMH Wellness Committee appreciates your support of these and other health and wellness initiatives.