Page 28 April 2014 Ready, set, go! Arcadia Family Fun Run’s second year y Amanda Goossen On April 14, 2013 the Arcadia Family Fun un debuted, taking runners, walkers and ids of all ages through the neighborhood we ll call home. And it blew expectations away. The race, which was expected to attract pproximately four to five hundred runners, ad a final tally of over seven hundred. The funds raised exceeded $62,000. Never underestimate the love and commitment of Arcadia families. That’s because the Arcadia Family Fun Run is not just a 5k race through the streets of our beloved community, it’s a fundraiser in honor of one of Arcadia’s most beloved families. And Arcadia supports its people. You see, Mark Cosmas, owner and operator of iRun, an Arcadia full-service running, walking and hiking shoe store, is the founder of the race which he started in honor of his baby girl. The story he and his wife Katie have shared with the community and the entire country is one of love and commitment to their daughter Taylor Paige, who in April 2010, at only 5 months old, passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). For Mark, creating a way to raise money for SIDS research was a path to healing. He started with the formation of Team Taylor. In 2011, Team Taylor became the largest running team at ASU’s Pat’s Run with more than 170 members wearing Team Taylor light blue T-shirts and raising $4,000. The following year, with 150 members, the team raised $25,000. In 2013, Mark wanted to do more. The Arcadia Family Fun Run was an idea that within 5 weeks came to fruition because of hardworking friends and family. Now in its second year, the Arcadia Family Fun Run promises to be an Arcadia event we can all look forward to. This year, after establishing The Three Butterflies/Team Taylor Committee and determining the best place for the funds raised, Mark feels they’re on the road to great things. “The money will now go to Dr. Hannah Kinney at Boston’s Children’s Hospital who is using 100% of the funds for her SIDS research,” said Mark. Associate Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Hannah Kinney’s research is directed at defining the causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), focusing specifically on the arcuate nucleus in the ventral medulla area of the brainstem. Her research is Clinical/ Translational Neuroscience. “Findings provide evidence that SIDS is not a mystery but a disorder that we can investigate with scientific methods, and someday, may be able to identify and treat,” said Kinney. This year, Mark and Katie expect over 1,000 participants to race through the streets. The Arcadia Family Fun Run will take place on April 13, 2014. To sign up or for more information on the event go to www.teamtayloraz.com. Runners pose before racing through Arcadia streets. Janet Reiser, MD Board Certified & Fellowship Trained gastroenterologist Providing screening colonoscopy and treating reflux, ulcers, colitis, Hepatitis C and other ailments of the liver and digestive tract. Now Serving Arcadia! www.scottsdalegi.com Scheduling: 480-646-8444 Scottsdale Gastroenterology Associates 3301 N. Miller Road #138 Scottsdale 85251 40% off offer good through May 1, 2014. Offer good on Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness 3 month diet program or on the Intensity 365 Program. Offer has no cash value.

Page 29 April 2014 Wellness: travel industry’s new must-have amenity By Michelle Donati-Grayman If you’re like many people, you’ve returned from a vacation more exhausted than before you left. This feeling of needing a vacation from your vacation has spurred the trend of wellness tourism, which is travel that promotes health and well-being. Wellness tourism is a near half-trillion dollar market and is expected to grow almost 10 percent per year over the next five years, according to SRI International and the Global Spa & Wellness Summit. The trend isn’t limited to one travel mode. Resorts, travel agencies and cruise lines all are taking notice. RESORTS Spas are a mainstay at upscale resorts and hotels, but consumers are seeking more than a day of pampering. Sheryl McCormick, spa and retail director at The Phoenician, a AAA Five Diamond property, said the property’s fitness classes have increased in recent years due to their popularity. The Phoenician partners with Metta Yoga, a local yoga studio, to offer wellness classes and events at the resort. “Developing a partnership with Metta has brought the community into our property,” McCormick said. Offerings include aqua yoga, an all levels yoga class in the pool, one to two times per week. It also includes Phoenician Rising, a semi-annual event that raises money for local charities through a donation- based yoga class, silent auction and yoga marketplace. Phoenician Rising IX will be held on April 12 starting at 10 a.m. It will benefit Rancho Feliz, a non-profit that provides a variety of services, such as home reconstruction, a scholarship program and a learning center, to impoverished Mexican communities along the Arizona border. The AAA Four Diamond Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia currently offers 28 fitness classes a week, including a poolside fitness series. This summer, they’re also considering offering outdoor Bikram yoga. And it’s not just resort guests who partake in wellness programming. “About 50 percent of those who take classes with us are local residents,” said Erin Stewart, spa director at the Montelucia. TOURS Late last year, AAA Arizona, a full-service travel agency, launched AAA Travel Experiences. Experiences consist of specialized trips that cater to niche travel needs. These trips include food and wine, off the beaten path and spa and wellness retreats. Golf and luxury trips are slated to launch this summer. “Most people think of wellness tourism as a facial or massage, but it’s a whole lot more,” said Amy Moreno, senior travel manager for AAA Arizona. Spa and wellness retreats are designed for travelers looking to enhance well- being. There are five tenets of these trips: physical activity, stress reduction, spiritual connectedness, nutrition and community and environment. Physical activity may involve yoga, hiking or rock climbing. Stress reduction could include meditation, hot springs or mud baths. Spiritual connectedness may involve healing centers, life coaching or ritual baths. Nutrition could include a cooking demonstration, herb gardening or visiting a local farm. Community and environment may involve local markets, UNESCO heritage sites or “green” properties. Groups for spa and wellness retreats generally range from eight to 16 travelers. AAA Travel Experiences has an upcoming four-day Carlsbad Spa and Wellness package that includes: sunrise yoga, spa package, Jeep wine tour, electric bike or lagoon hike, seven meals as well as accommodations at the Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa. The agency also has spa and wellness trips in Spain, Thailand and Vietnam planned in 2014 and 2015. CRUISES Oceania Cruises is a popular, upper- premium cruise line. Oceania partners with the award-winning Canyon Ranch to offer one of the best spas and wellness programs at sea. 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