This is a virtual movement! You can walk, run, and/or cycle a 1K, 5K, 10K, or Half ANYTIME and ANYWHERE! You can even do an online dance class or in-home exercise workout! You can be active outside or in your home! We want to keep you safe and healthy, so please keep social distancing in mind. Meritan is encouraging participants to follow CDC recommendations while participating.

For every $1 donated, Meritan is able to deliver $5 worth in services. When you make a $5 donation, you will receive a unique printable bib to wear or hold while taking a picture or making a video to post on social media and spread this positive movement!

Look for your printable bib in your email confirmation!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN A MERITAN’S VIRTUAL MOVEMENT:

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS MOVE! You can walk, run, dance, exercise, and/or cycle! Please take a picture or video of you moving, post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, tag @MeritanInc, and challenge 3 friends to participate and donate!

According to the National Institutes of Health, “Regular physical activity may help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. If you have one of these health problems, physical activity may improve your condition.” Staying active has been scientifically proven to improve your overall well being, increase your endorphins and self-esteem, and decrease anxiety and levels of social withdrawal. 

About Meritan:

Your support would help enable Meritan to continue to fulfill its mission to provide care and services to more than 1,700 Mid-Southerners through in-home health care and job training programs for seniors. Your donation allows Meritan to provide an array of programs for diverse groups including frail and homebound seniors, victims of elder abuse, foster care children and families, low-income seniors, and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.