The North Royalton community came together for a morning of health, fitness, family fun and community connections at the North Royalton Health Fair & Family Expo on Saturday, November 7, at North Royalton High School.
The free event featured the 16th Annual North Royalton 5K Bear Run, a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast, health screenings, fitness activities and opportunities to connect with local health care professionals and community organizations.
Southwest General Health Center and University Hospitals Parma Medical Center provided free health information and screenings throughout the morning. Offerings included blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and hearing screenings, stroke assessments, and physical therapy screenings for pain, injury and balance.
The morning began with a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast, courtesy of North Royalton City Council President Mary Gorjanc. The 16th Annual North Royalton 5K Bear Run kicked off at 9 a.m., with members of the North Royalton High School Choir singing the national anthem.
Families enjoyed visits with North Royalton City Schools mascot Gibby, student face painting and therapy dog Luna. The North Royalton police, fire and recreation departments were on hand with safety vehicles, while local pet rescue and adoption organizations introduced visitors to animals looking for loving homes.
Additional activities included a free women’s personal fitness class led by RIKJ_FIT and a pickleball demonstration. Representatives from VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare and Cuyahoga County Veterans Services were also available to share information and resources.
Throughout the event, visitors had opportunities to participate in door prizes and grand raffle basket drawings. The North Royalton Athletic Boosters also sold raffle tickets for a chance to win a car.
