Tag: wellness
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The Riders of 1762
If you happen to be driving to Emory in the early morning, you might see a pink glow among the tail lights of your fellow commuters. If so, you are probably catching a glimpse of Sandra Harrison (Business and Administration), as she rides the most tricked-out scooter imaginable to work. Sandra’s scooter is a 2009 Vespa…
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LITS runs to beat cancer!
Saturday, September 27 started out misty and cool, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the LITS employees, retirees, ex-employees, spouses, kids and friends who turned out for the Winship Win the Fight 5K. It was a record-setting crowd with over 3,000 participants; the event has raised over $595,000 to date. Over 30 LITS staff, family…
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Lindsay Paroczai wins inspirational volleyball title
Lindsay Paroczai (WDG Web Specialist) recently vacationed in Arizona at the USA Volleyball BB Adult National Championship Tournament. Her team won the tournament – undefeated – and she picked up All-Tournament honors along the way. This is the second time in three years that Lindsay’s team, the Muffin Tops (you will need to scroll to the…
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Running for fire relief
On May 10, 2014, Norman Hulme (Library External Affairs) took part in the Jack’s Rabbit Run, a 1m/5k race held in Avondale Estates, GA to raise money for a relief fund for a neighborhood family struck tragically by fire. Norman, a long-time resident of Avondale Estates, finished first for his age group. Jack’s Rabbit Run,…
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Ragnar Cape Cod Relay
What does a project manager do on vacation? Well she manages a project to have a team complete the Ragnar Cape Cod Relay! One of my favorite things is to run crazy all-night relays. I have participated in over ten of them. I love it because it requires less training than for a marathon and…
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Bianchi Swims to a Pair of Georgia State Game Titles
Felicia Bianchi (PMO) competed in the Georgia State Games last weekend in the 1K and 3K open water swimming competition. She won both events for her age group! She finished 4th overall in the 1K and 9th overall in the 3K. As a result, Felicia is now qualified to swim open water for the State…
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Luc Survives Savage Obstacle Course
Luciano Dalla Venezia (Integration) took part in the Savage Race on May 11 and will be taking part in the next one as well on October 5. Located at the Moonlight Stables Equestrian Center in Dallas, GA, the Savage Race is an intense 5-6 mile obstacle run with 25 world class obstacles, including mud, fire,…