RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – Mayor Dwight Jones recently recognized the performance of seven youths from the Fairfield Unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond.

At an October 24 event, Mayor Dwight Jones awarded a proclamation to Chris Mason, Darrell Green, Tawante Nash, Trevon Winston, Dashaun Winston, Antonio Goode, and Earl Adams.

All seven participated in the Team Livestrong Challenge Ride for Cancer just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

More than 5,000 cyclists rode in the event. Some of the seven Fairfield Court cyclists rode for 50, 35, and 25 miles, while one in particular rode for 100 miles.

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On Thursday, the Capital Area Health Network will offer free health screenings at the Glenwood Medical and Dental Center located at 2711 Byron Street. The free health screenings will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and are part of an effort to promote community health centers during National Health Center Week 2011.

Capital Area Health Network is one of the only health organizations in the greater Richmond area that offers its patients discounts on prescription medication through the federal 340B Program. In honor of National Health Center Week, our caregivers want to highlight this program as one of the many ways that community health centers are extending access in the local community.

• WHAT: Free Health Screenings during National Health Center Week
• WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 10 a.m.

The Massey Alliance is bringing a new program to the 17th Street Farmers Market. Focused on educating young professionals about cancer prevention through nutrition, fitness and healthy living, the Alliance is offering two programs throughout the summer.

Community exercise classes begin at 10:00 a.m., every Saturday through September 10. The free course is open to the public and is presented by Richmond Balance. If it’s raining, the class will move indoors to Richmond Balance.

Also on most Saturdays, you can pick up free, educational takeaway materials on cancer prevention. You’ll be able to learn how nutrition and healthy eating helps prevent cancer. These free handouts will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

For more information, contact Stephanie Jenks at 804-827-0642 or by emailing sjenks@vcu.edu.