The Community Health & Wellness Committee recently announced their plans to host a 5k and 10k Run/Walk on October 9, 2010.

The newly re-organized committee met for the first time under the direction of Co-Chairs Dr. Kyle Buchan of Kingwood Chiropractic Associates and Dr. Bruce Guillory of Chiropractic, Massage, & Wellness Center to discuss their upcoming Plan of Work for 2010. The run/walk planned for next October was among many of the activities they have planned for the next year including bi-annual CPR classes.

According to Buchan, the run/walk is being organized to help promote the community as a center for health and wellness. He said although an exact location has not been decided, the committee plans to host the run/walk in the Lake Houston Area in order to showcase the Lake Houston Region and generate business for local merchants.

"With our intention of making this a sanctioned event, there will be more participation from around the state which will help generate greater commerce for businesses in the Lake Houston Area," Buchan said.

Buchan said the committee is also planning to have opportunities for businesses to have booths along the run/walk to promote their services or goods. The committee will also donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity. He also said they are planning to have a contest to help name the event early next year.

For more information about the run/walk or the Community Health & Wellness Committee, contact Carolyn at 281-319-8907.