by Michelle Avola | Jan 15, 2025 | Articles
The arrival of a new year is synonymous with fresh starts and ambitious goals. Every January, millions of Americans set New Year’s resolutions with the hope of making meaningful changes in their lives. From improving fitness to saving more money or pursuing a...
by Michelle Avola | Dec 16, 2024 | Articles
With increasingly active communities and more shared spaces, it’s essential that everyone on the road—whether walking, running, cycling, or driving—plays a part in ensuring safety. By understanding and respecting each other’s needs, we can reduce accidents and...
by Michelle Avola | Dec 16, 2024 | Articles
I was heartbroken when I received a call last year from one of supporters, Mary Campeau, who shared that her husband Ron, an avid cyclist, was killed by a distracted driver in Naples. She and Ron spent season in Naples for years. They shared a love of travel, hiking...
by Michelle Avola | Nov 1, 2024 | Articles
As the leaves begin to turn and the air cools – well, in other parts of the country at least, millions of us must set our clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. This transition can have significant effects on our daily lives, and it sparks a lively...
by Michelle Avola | Aug 1, 2024 | Articles
By Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director The heat didn’t creep up on us in the transition from spring to summer this year. The sauna switched to maximum heat, and never looked back! At this point in the summer, I’m definitely over it. Newer year-round...