Michael Hergenroether, DC
51
Santa Barbara
I am a Doctor of Chiropractic with 27 years experience helping people improve their health through enhancing spinal and nervous system function, and through diet, nutrition, and exercise. I exercise regularly, but now is the time to run for something really important, saving the lives of children
 

Santa Barbara 1/2 marathon

Mon, 03/10/2011 - 9:11pm — Michael Hergenr...

I have been working as a health professional for 27 years.  We are so privileged to have access to everything we need to lead healthy lifestyles; clean water, nutritious food, a clean non-toxic environment,  safe and comfortable homes, and ample time for exercise.  It is hard to imagine that in todays world children are dying for the lack of a few pennies worth of supplements.

I run 3-4 times a week and have been thinking about running a marathon or half marathon for a while now and just cant seem to muster the motivation to do it.  If I won't do it for myself, maybe I will do it to save the life of a child. 

Vitamin Angels does all the work, we just need to get them the money do do their magic.  Please pitch in and help.

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Go MICHAEL!!

Thu, 20/10/2011 - 9:38pm — Terri & James Walker (not verified)
I love it when people make the decision to do things for others ... good luck to you! Let us know how it all turns out!

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