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Explore stories, insights and updates from The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange, highlighting the partnerships, programs and community efforts advancing health and well-being across our region.
Meet Our New Director of Healthy West Orange
Join us in welcoming Krista Carter to the Foundation!
Farewell to a Valued Team Member: Lesa Boettcher
As we announce the departure of the Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer, Lesa Boettcher, we want to express our deepest gratitude and wish her all the best.
Meet Our Board Members: Norma Sutton
For our latest blog, we sat down with our board member, Norma Sutton.
15 Organizations “Take Over” the West Orange Trail to Educate on the Importance of Local Trails
We were thrilled to participate in the second annual “Take Over the Trails Day” as part of The Healthy West Orange Trails Connection (HWOTC)
Meet Our Board Members: Bernadette Spong and Kari Vargas
As we kick off Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to recognize two women on our board of directors who are fierce advocates for the health and wellness of our community – Bernadette Spong and Kari Vargas.
Annual 5K Attracts Record Numbers
At the top of each year, Healthy West Orange organizes a month-long campaign to encourage our community to get moving through Westly’s Annual 5K.
New Walking Path at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
On Jan. 24, we joined Orlando Health, the city of Ocoee, and numerous community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new Wellness Walking Path at Orlando Health -- Health Central Hospital!
Foundation Joins West Orange Chamber as Trustee
Early this year, we were honored to join the the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) as a trustee.
Meet Our Board Member: Camille M. Evans, Esq.
My pathway to the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange Board of Directors winds through my life as a working mom and resident of the West Orange Community for the past almost 20 years.
Meet Our Board Member: Tim Keating
In honor of Men’s Health Month, our board member Tim Keating shares his wellness routine and why he’s proud to advocate for a healthier West Orange community.
“Westly’s Mile” Boosts Physical Activity at Five Area Elementary Schools
Last October, Healthy West Orange and the American Heart Association launched Westly’s Mile -- a walk/run club -- at five elementary schools in west Orange County.