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FortisTCI is helping the community get into shape with its 5th Annual Spring Fun Walk & Run slated for March 31.

The power company aims to not only bring awareness to the importance of staying healthy but also to bring the public together for a fun and energetic activity.

This year’s grand prize winner will walk away with a brand new Wii Fit game console. Other great prizes will be presented to the first male, female and FortisTCI employee to cross the finish line to and also to the group with the most participants.

The organizers also have loads of other giveaways for the public, and everyone will be served a hot breakfast at the finish line.

The run or walk will commence at 6 a.m. at the FortisTCI main office on Leeward Highway.

“We encourage all of our employees to live healthy balanced lifestyles that comprise of a nutritious diet and regular exercise,” FortisTCI CEO Eddinton Powell said. “This occasion not only allows FortisTCI to extend that encouragement beyond our staff, but it also promotes family and friendship though a motivating morning exercise.”

Each year registrants are provided with an event T-shirt and automatically entered in the grand prize raffle. Although the event is free, those interested in taking part are asked to register early to ensure availability of T-shirts.

Contact Kayla Lightbourne or Talisha Simons at 946-4313 extension 2500 for free registration.