Fort Lauderdale, Florida - More than 300 riders clipped into stationary bikes and pedaled their way through the sold-out 7th Annual Africk Family Foundation Spin-A-Thon, raising a record $68,000. This was nearly double last year’s total and will benefit the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Broward Health Medical Center.
Presented by OmegaXL Sport, the high-energy glow ride at host sponsor Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort featured teams decked in bright colorful attire competing on spin bikes with invigorating music provided by a live DJ.
“The Africk Family Foundation is proud to support the mission of Broward Health Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program,” said Pam and Steve Africk. “We consider cardiac rehabilitation an integral part of the journey for those who are affected by cardiovascular disease. It is our pleasure and commitment now, and in the future, to be supportive of this initiative at Broward Health.”
Broward Health’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program is nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The program at Broward Health Medical Center is recognized for its commitment to enhancing patient quality of life by augmenting standards of care. Its primary goal is to enable participants to achieve optimal physical, psychological and social functioning through exercising and lifestyle changes after a cardiovascular event. The comprehensive program includes exercise, diet, behavioral health and education.
“We have received so much feedback from this year’s riders telling us how much fun they had, and that this year was the best one yet,” said Broward Health Foundation President Donald Eachus. “We thank all of our riders, sponsors and supporters for their involvement and generosity.”
Awards
- Most Distance: Yordanka Reyna, M.D., Broward Health cardiologist, 52 miles
- Most Glow: Team Four Peeps and Bike, Broward Health finance and behavioral health
- Most Spirit: Team Heart Throbs, Broward Health Medical Center 4 Atrium
- Runner Up for Most Distance: Team Residents of Glenn Singer, M.D.
Sponsors
- Title Sponsor: Africk Family Foundation
- Presenting Sponsor: OmegaXL Sport
- Host Sponsor: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
- Spinning Machine Sponsors: Florida Heart Rhythm Specialists, UBS
- Pedaler Sponsors: DPR Construction, Dr. Jerome Obed, Dr. Kenneth Herskowitz, Dr. Marcelle Abell-Rosen, Dr. Kenneth Zelnick, VITAS Healthcare
Sponsors included the title sponsor Africk Family Foundation, presenting sponsor OmegaXL Sport and host sponsor The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Spinning Machine sponsors were Florida Heart Rhythm Specialists and UBS. Pedaler sponsors were DPR Construction, Dr. Jerome Obed, Dr. Kenneth Herskowitz, Dr. Marcelle Abell-Rosen, Dr. Kenneth Zelnick and VITAS Healthcare.
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.6 billion, and annually provides more than $522.6 million of charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
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