An Active Turkey is a Happy Turkey

Lending a Helping Hand this Thanksgiving
By Janiece Jackson
Managing Editor

Food, food, food and more food, is the main focus of Thanksgiving for most. Don’t get me wrong it’s up there on my list of important fall factors, but the older I grow the more I am able to appreciate the holiday and the season in which it falls. I’ve learned that more significant than food is helping and blessing others with the opportunity to enjoy the day as much as I do.

There are a plethora of activities that take place during the Thanksgiving holiday that support certain organizations, communities and families in need. From food drives, to 3K races; there is always something to get involved with.

“This will be my third year participating in the Southport Thanksgiving Day Race,” said Alex Carrel, an HCC Student. “The money that runners pay to participate goes to support Non-Profit children’s organizations… That’s a big deal to me.”

I too, along with Alex, will be running that race. And although it will be extremely cold outside Thanksgiving morning, my little Turkey Trot will warm up not only my body but my heart as well.

Pro-Health Chiropractic of Fairfield will be hosting a food drive. However, this is no ordinary food drive. Throughout the commencement of November up until Saturday, November 22, Pro-Health will be offering a comprehensive physical examination that includes an orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic analysis, along with x-rays in exchange for 2 bags of non-perishable food items.

Those that wish to simply donate, and not receive an analysis, are also welcomed to do so. This is a great opportunity to see if chiropractic care could help you or a family member, while also helping out families in need. All food items will be donated to The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County to help make this Thanksgiving one to remember.

As always, churches, and clinics will be gratefully accepting donations of all sorts from non-perishables to clothing. These items will without a doubt, be offered and available to families who need them the most.

“Every year my family and I gather bags of clean colorful leaves and take them to schools all over Fairfield County to be used for art projects,” said Meghan Arrea, An Early Childhood Education student. “This may not seem like a big deal, but school officials appreciate this because the kids really love hands-on artwork.”

This simplicity in the act of kindness offered by Arrea and her family is multiplied by the excitement of the students when they are able to put their individual artistic ability to work.

Take the time to find the act of volunteering that’s right for you. But keep in mind that there are many activities taking place all around you. To schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one at Pro-Health, call (203) 333-2700, or to simply make a donation, items may be dropped off at Pro-Health Chiropractic, located at 1515 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield.

So before you get hit with your annual dose of tryptophan, put your holiday energy to the test. Jump on the band-wagon of helpful hands. A little Turkey Trotting never hurt anybody.