DAC Fitness Hosts Third Annual Spinning Nation Event

This year, DAC Fitness raised nearly $3,000 for the Ride 2 Recovery program through its participation in Spinning Nation's national fundraising event, held at DAC Fitness locations in Southaven, East Memphis and Collierville.

"We were overwhelmed by our member's support for our third annual ride," said Robert Creech, president of DAC Fitness. "Forty-five riders committed their time to raise money for a great cause and with their support, we are able to almost triple the donation we made last year."

Over the past three years, more than 80 riders have participated in the event and allowed DAC Fitness to donate more than $4,500 to the nonprofit. For additional information on last year's ride, click here.

Held in partnership with the Fitness Challenge Foundation, Ride 2 Recovery raises money to support Spinning Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs around the country that help injured veterans overcome obstacles they face. For more information on Ride 2 Recovery, visit the website.

DAC Fitness Donates Race Proceeds to Page Robbins Center

Mandy Macri presents Herbie Krisle with DAC Fitness' donation to Page Robbins 

in the facility's garden.

DAC Fitness raised more than $1,000 from its third annual DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race, which was held on Friday, December 31st and benefited the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center. Page Robbins is a Collierville-based nonprofit organization that provides care for those suffering from dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

"DAC Fitness has always been dedicated to giving back to the community," said Robert Creech, president of DAC Fitness. "We're thrilled that through the participation of our members and the community, we were able to once again make a significant donation to such a worthy cause."

In the last three years, DAC Fitness has raised more than $6,000 for Page Robbins.

"Working with DAC Fitness has numerous benefits for our facility and the money raised this year is enough to supplement one full day of service," said Herbie Krisle, Page Robbins' executive director. "In addition to the funds raised, DAC's race emphasizes the importance to get out and move, which has a huge impace on brain health and ultimately, illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer's disease."

For more information about the 2010 DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race, including a list of winners, click here.

DAC Fitness to Host National Fundraising Ride

All three DAC Fitness locations will participate in Spinning Nation's national fundraising ride for the Ride 2 Recovery program, making the clubs the only participating facilities in West Tennessee and all of Mississippi.

DAC Fitness Collierville, Laurelwood and Southaven will host the fundraising ride on Saturday, February 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost to participate is $100, with all money benefiting Ride 2 Recovery. Riders are encouraged to secure sponsors and donations in support of their participation and to cover the fee to ride.

This will be the third year that DAC Fitness will participate, but it's the first year that the event will be held at all three clubs and open to the public. 

For more information, email Vivian Reesman. To secure your spot, register here or contact the DAC Fitness nearest you:

DAC Fitness Southaven, 3146 Goodman Road - 662-349-0403

DAC Fitness Laurelwood, 426 S. Grove Park Road - 901-767-8437

DAC Fitness Collierville, 440 W. Powell Road - 901-861-2110

About Ride 2 Recovery

The mission of Ride 2 Recovery is to make a difference in the lives of veterans by assisting in their mental and physical rehabilitation programs. The group supports the participation of wounded veterans in its programs, as well as provides bikes, technical equipment, clinics and outings for Ride 2 Recovery participants. Through its efforts the group is able to improve the health and morale of participating veterans.

DAC New Year's Eve Race Winners Named

The official 2010 race shirt featuring artwork by a Page Robbins' client

On December 31, DAC Fitness Collierville hosted the third annual DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race that once again benefited Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, a Collierville-based nonprofit organization that provides care for those suffering from dementia-related diseases. Since 2008, DAC has donated more than $5,000 to Page Robbins.

Herbie Krisle, Executive Director of Page Robbins, and Mandy Macri, DAC Fitness Community Outreach Director

More than 100 people participated in the 6.2-mile race, which was open to individuals and two-person relay teams.

A map of the race's 6.2-mile course

The official start of the 10k

The overall male winners include Ben Knoerschild (time - 34:08), Mark Frazier (34:56) and Luke Frazier (36:10).

The overall female winners include Meredith Crane (38:59), Ashley Spriggs (44:18) and Lucia Colbert (45:54).

Relay winners included the mixed male/female team of Pete Hawkins and Lindsay Berrios (45:52), the female team of Pam and Katie Schnell (1:07:43), and the male team of Jeff and Paul Konrad (1:15:42).

For a complete listing of race results, click here. To view all of the race photos, click here.

Congratuations to all the winners!

Don't Miss the DAC New Year's Eve 10K Race!

With 2011 just around the corner, jump-start your New Year's resolutions by participating in the third annual DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race on Friday, December 31st at 9 a.m.!

The race, hosted by DAC Fitness Collierville, will once again benefit the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, a Collierville-based nonprofit organization that provides care for those suffering from dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

Since 2008, DAC Fitness has donated more than $5,000 to Page Robbins. To see the results from last year's event, don't miss this blog entry.

The 6.2-mile race, open to individuals and two-person relay teams, will begin and end at H.G. Cox Park, 440 West Powell Road in Collierville. Both members and non-members are eligible to participate, with all proceeds going to the Page Robbins Center.

Pre-Race Details
Entry Fees: $25.00 for individuals and DAC Members prior to December 31st

$50.00 for relay teams and DAC Members prior to December 31st

$35.00 day of race for non-member individuals

$70.00 day of race for non-member relay teams

Registration is available online via RacesOnline.com or by mail or in person: DAC Fitness Collierville, 440 W. Powell Rd., Collierville, TN 38017.

Pre-race shirt and packet pick-up will be held at DAC Fitness Collierville on December 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Race Day Details
Registration will be available the day of the race (12/31) at DAC Fitness Collierville from 7 - 8:30 a.m.

Age Divisions: 12-18, 19-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56+

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male runner, female runner and relay team, and medals will be given to the top male/female and relay team in each age category.

For more information, call 901-861-2110.

DAC Fitness Hosts Third Annual New Year's Eve 10k Race

DAC Fitness Collierville will host the third annual DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race on Friday, December 31st at 9 a.m. The race will once again benefit the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, a Collierville-based nonprofit organization that provides care for those suffering from dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. Since 2008, DAC has donated more than $5,000 to Page Robbins. To see the results from last year's event, don't miss this blog entry.

The 6.2-mile race, open to individuals and two-person relay teams, will begin and end at H.G. Cox Park, 440 West Powell Road in Collierville. Both members and non-members are eligible to participate, with all proceeds going to the Page Robbins Center.

Pre-Race Details

Entry Fees: $25.00 for individuals and DAC Members prior to December 31st

$50.00 for relay teams and DAC Members prior to December 31st

$35.00 day of race for non-member individuals

$70.00 day of race for non-member relay teams

Registration is available online via RacesOnline.com or by mail or in person: DAC Fitness Collierville, 440 W. Powell Rd., Collierville, TN 38017.

Pre-race shirt and packet pick-up will be held at DAC Fitness Collierville on December 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Race Day Details

Registration will be available the day of the race (12/31) at DAC Fitness Collierville from 7 - 8:30 a.m.

Age Divisions: 12-18, 19-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56+

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male runner, female runner and relay team, and medals will be given to the top male/female and relay team in each age category.

For more information, call 901-861-2110.

DAC Hosts National Fundraising Event

DAC's 2010 Fundraising Ride Participants

DAC raised more than $1,200 for the Ride 2 Recovery program through its participation in Spinning Nation's national fundraising event, held at the DAC Fitness location in Collierville.

"We're thrilled to see the level of member participation in our second annual fundraising ride," said Robert Creech, president of DAC. "Once again, our members committed their time and energy to raise money for a great cause. With their help, we're able to more than double the donation we made last year."

Last year, 17 riders participated in the first Spinning Nation fundraising ride, which benefited the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Athletes for a Cure: Prostrate Care Foundation. The club raised more than $500 for the charities.

This year, a group of more than 20 riders, led by DAC Group Fitness Director Vivian Reesman, participated in an eight-week training course, which culminated in the three-hour, final fundraising ride. More than 100 teams and 700 individuals participated across the country in the second-annual event. Spinning Nation 2010 is sponsored by SPIN Fitness, the global leader of indoor cycling, and is the only Spinning endorsed national fundraising event.

DAC Donates 10K Race Proceeds to Nonprofit

Greg Clark, Mandy Macri, Herbe Krisle & David Creech

DAC has announced it raised $2,150 from its second-annual DAC New Year's Eve 10k Race. The race, held on December 31st, benefited the Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, a Collierville, Tenn.-based nonprofit organization that provides care for those suffering from dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

"DAC has always been dedicated to giving back to the community," said Robert Creech, president of DAC. "We're thrilled that the participation of our members and the Collierville community made the race possible and helped us surpass our fundraising goal for the second year in a row."

Earlier this month, David Creech, vice-president of DAC; Mandy Macri, community outreach director for DAC; and Greg Clark, of the City of Collierville; presented the check to Herbe Krisle, the executive director for Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center. To date, the club has raised more than $5,000 for the Center.