Photos by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Better Than Ever kicks off spring session
UA Cancer Center's fitness and fundraising program encourages people to incorporate exercise into their lives
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From left, Linda Petersen-Vargas, Shelly Lipowich and Leondra Price listen to speakers before the University of Arizona Cancer Center's Better Than Ever walk. The event was held Saturday at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road. According to its website: "Better Than Ever is a grass-roots effort by The University of Arizona Cancer Center designed to encourage participants to make exercise a regular part of life, and work to prevent cancer." It offers participants of all fitness levels the opportunity to train for local running, walking or cycling events.
Allison Claridge warms up at the tire obstacles. She took up a challenge to run the tires from her daughter and her daughter's friend. Go to http://azcc.arizona.edu/outreach/bte for more information about the Better Than Ever program, including how to participate.
Group leaders Holly Miner and Wendy Adkisson socialize and snack on fruit salad before the walking portion of the Spring Session Kickoff for Better Than Ever.
Group leader Wendy Adkisson shows off her tattoo. Adkisson used to drive her mother to the walks before she passed away. She has since joined and become active in the group.
