Better Than Ever kickoff event at UA Cancer Center

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. is the kick off event of the 13th season of the UA Cancer Center's fitness training program, Better Than Ever.

Better Than Ever Information meeting tomorrow

A Better Than Ever Fitness Program Information meeting will be held tomorrow at noon at UMC, Cafeteria Room F, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.

Better Than Ever kicks off spring session

From left, Linda Petersen-Vargas, Shelly Lipowich and Leondra Price listen to speakers before the University of Arizona Cancer Center's Better Than Ever walk. The event was held Saturday at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road. According to its website: "Better Than Ever is a gras…

Better Than Ever kicks off spring session

Allison Claridge warms up at the tire obstacles. She took up a challenge to run the tires from her daughter and her daughter's friend. Go to http://azcc.arizona.edu/outreach/bte for more information about the Better Than Ever program, including how to participate.

Better Than Ever kicks off spring session

Group leaders Holly Miner and Wendy Adkisson socialize and snack on fruit salad before the walking portion of the Spring Session Kickoff for Better Than Ever.

Better Than Ever kicks off spring session

Group leader Wendy Adkisson shows off her tattoo. Adkisson used to drive her mother to the walks before she passed away. She has since joined and become active in the group.

Better Than Ever kicks off spring session

Photos by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

Better Than Ever is on the move

Participants walked for a mile along the Rillito River path during the Arizona Cancer Center's Better Than Ever spring season kick-off event Saturday. The free program is designed to encourage participants to make exercise a regular part of life. "The goal of the program is to get people mov…

Better Than Ever is on the move

Rebecca Salazar, left, and Anne Fuhrman go over registration information during Better Than Ever's kick-off event. Sign up for the program online at www.arizonabte.org through March 14.

Better Than Ever is on the move

Professional triathletes Rebeccah Wassner, right, and her twin, Laurel Wassner, speak to participants. Rebeccah told the group about helping her sister recover from cancer.

Better Than Ever is on the move

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Better Than Ever is on the move