The GirlTrek & NBA Total Health All-Star Walk presented by Evernorth Health Services brought the community together on Sunday, February 15, at Edward Vincent Jr. Park in Inglewood, highlighting health, wellness, and community connection.
The event invited participants to take part in a two-mile walk through the park as part of NBA All-Star Week programming. Attendees had to register in advance to participate.
Before the walk began, the park filled with music from a live DJ as participants gathered near the starting area. The speakers at the GirlTrek and NBA Total Health All-Star Walk shared their words of encouragement, empowerment, and the need to focus on personal and community health. The crowd greeted former NBA champion Pau Gasol with thunderous applause as one of the speakers.
Participants were provided with free “Total Healthy Walk” T-shirts with a basketball logo and backpacks of health products. Participants were also encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated, with water available along the route.
The walk went through different parts of the park, including hills, and volunteers cheered the walkers on. At the start of the walk, the people walked through balloon arches. Along the way, supporters made human arches by holding their hands above their heads as the participants walked under them.
Editor’s Disclaimer: This article is based on on-site coverage of a public community event and reflects observations made during the event.
