At age 73, Ron Du Preez is walking 50 kilometers in 50 states over 50 consecutive days, and he’s making several Morning Pointe Senior Living communities in the Chattanooga area part of his powerful journey May 29-31.
Walking the Walk
As he travels the United States in his Senior Strides campaign, Du Preez is sharing his motivational message about the power of movement, especially for adults ages 65 and up. He kicked off his tour in Honolulu, Hawaii; Anchorage, Alaska, and the Hoover Dam in Nevada. For Tennessee and Georgia, the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas are his chosen stops.
“Ron is a friend of mine and is doing an incredible thing to show by example the importance of exercise for older adults,” said Franklin Farrow, co-founder and CEO of Morning Pointe Senior Living. “In senior living, we see the value of physical movement for our senior residents in keeping them healthy and happy. Having Ron come and share with our residents and the greater Chattanooga community is a good opportunity.”
The public and media are invited to be part of Du Preez’s journey at the following locations and times:
- Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. – inspirational talk at Morning Pointe of Greenbriar Cove, 9650 Leyland Drive, Collegedale, TN 373631
- Friday, May 30 at 6:30 a.m. – easy half-mile walk from Morning Pointe of Greenbriar Cove to The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
- Friday, May 30, at 5:45 p.m. – inspirational talk at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton, 1776 Generations Way (9700 Block E. Brainerd Road), Ooltewah, TN 37363
- Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. – inspirational talk at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga, 7719 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Saturday, May 31, at 2 p.m. – easy afternoon walk at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley, 2989 Happy Valley Road, Rossville, GA 30741
Senior Strides
Du Preez is no stranger to pushing the limits, having previously completed seven marathons in seven countries in seven days. However, while not everyone can run a marathon, many more people, including seniors, can incorporate simple walking into their lifestyle, and that is what Du Preez’s Senior Strides campaign is all about.
To learn more about Du Preez and his journey, including the full list of his tour schedule, visit seniorstrides.org.
About Morning Pointe
Morning Pointe Senior Living’s assisted living and memory care communities provide licensed, clinical or care staff available 24 hours a day; a full life enrichment program; nutritious meals; and on-site physical, occupational and speech therapies available. Services also include individual care plans coordinated by licensed nurses and additional healthcare providers, as well as a 24-hour emergency response system.
Founded in 1997 by Greg A. Vital (president) and Franklin Farrow (CEO), Morning Pointe Senior Living operates 42 communities in five southeastern states. For more information, visit morningpointe.com.
The philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living is the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide nursing scholarships and caregiver support. For more information, visit morningpointefoundation.com.
