Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association

Welcome to the official site of the Aaron Perry Run & Fitness Walk. As President and Founder, I would like to thank community residents for supporting our 2nd Annual Run/Walk event, it was a great success! I would also like to extend my appreciation to UW-Health and Unity Heath Insurance for stepping forward and becoming the first major sponsor of this important community event.

The Aaron Perry Run & Fitness Walk moved another step closer to our goal of becoming the largest minority involved 5k Run/Walk event in the State of Wisconsin. The significance of achieving this goal means that African-American’s young and old no longer sit on the sidelines as spectators, but choose to become active participants. This may be a small step, but none the less and important step towards changing the culture of wellness. A body in motion stays in motion, and a body at rest leads to Obesity & Diabetes in communities of color.

At current, the African-American community has created a culture that’s proven unhealthy for many of its citizens. The excessive weight gain coupled with the predisposition for diabetes has made black youth between the ages of (10 – 19) the new faces of diabetes. Resonating loudly are the devastating complications from obesity and poorly controlled diabetes. But sadly, it’s not just African-American adults that have ignored the dismal facts, but a large number of teens are not complying with care recommendations.

With the support of community partners such as UW-Health and Unity Health Insurance, the Aaron Perry Run & Fitness Walk breaks down the barriers to exercise and brings awareness to the Obesity and Diabetes Health Disparities facing adults and youth.

The 2nd Annual Aaron Perry Run & Fitness Walk increased from 40 participants in 2010, to 110 registered participants in 2011. We welcomed over 30 first time Run/Walk participants, and in-addition, nine members of the Albany High School Cross Country Team participated in support their Type 1 Diabetic classmate.

The 3rd Annual Aaron Perry Run & Fitness Walk will open registration on January 5, 2012, and aims to increase our participation 100%.

All Proceeds will help secure fitness evaluations and gym membership assistance for Obese & Diabetic community members who seek a healthier lifestyle.

Our Mission:

Reduce the Obesity and Diabetes health disparities by engaging communities of color in 30 minutes of activity in a variety physical initiatives.