New Family-Centric Event to Benefit Senior Citizens in Gwinnett

Peachtree Christian Health (PCH), Gwinnett’s only full-service adult day health facility for the elderly, is excited to launch a new community event, Go the Extra Mile, to support their Scholarships for Seniors Fund. Go the Extra Mile is a family-friendly, outdoor event designed to bring citizens from all walks of life together to help provide access to life enriching programs for aging seniors and their caregivers. On May 22nd PCH will provide opportunities for Gwinnettians of all ages to come together to support senior citizens by hiking, biking, or horseback riding at Harbins Park in Dacula.

This event fully embodies what PCH’s Life Enrichment Center is all about. PCH President, Anne Mancini explains, “At Peachtree Christian Health we are about caring for the whole family. When families are in caregiving mode it impacts everyone. We are here to help lift the burdens of caregivers while provide meaningful activities that take our participants’ whole health in mind. We provide healthcare services and therapy-based activities. As health conditions become difficult to manage, we help our participants retain their independence, dignity and social engagement as long as possible. Our goal is to help lengthen the time they can live at home with their families and improve their quality of life.”

Thousands of senior citizens in our community and their caregivers spend their days isolated and lonely. They simply do not have the resources to get the care and support they need. With your support, Peachtree Christian Health can change their narrative. Sign your family up to come out and enjoy the beautiful 1,290-acre landscape of Harbins Park for the morning and show our seniors that we are willing to “go the extra mile” so they can live life to the fullest. Your participation and contributions will build Peachtree Christian Health’s scholarship fund so that they can offer more seniors the opportunity to engage in their life enriching programs.

If you enjoy a leisurely walk, try the 4.3-mile paved path that is suitable for strollers, small bikes, wheelchairs and walkers. For a little more adventure, trek through 4.5-miles of wooded, unpaved trails. Into biking? Pump up your tires and traverse 13-miles of mountain biking trails. Looking for a peaceful horseback ride? Bring your horse and trot through the 7 miles of peaceful equestrian trials. Trailer parking is provided. Registration and a caregiver resource fair will kick off at 8:30 am. The outdoor adventures begin at 9:30 am. Everyone will go at their own pace and finish on their own timeline. Spend the whole day or just a couple of hours and hike, bike, or ride in honor of a treasured caregiver or aging loved one in your life.

Registration for Go the Extra Mile is only $20 per person. Children age 5 and under are free. Register today at www.pchlec.org. For more information about Go the Extra Mile, how to be an event sponsor, or enrollment options for your loved one at PCH, contact Anne Mancini at 770-624-2727.