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Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus.Check-in will take place from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. with an 8 a.m. start time for the race.
Registration is open and available online: www.athlinks.com/event/warriors-for-wellness-5k-385045
The 5K aims to promote community wellness and raise awareness about Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs. Last year’s inaugural event served 94 participants who raised more than $1,200 to benefit the programs and students.
Polk State’s highly reputable OTA and PTA programs enjoy strong records of success, with graduates of the OTA Program boasting an 88% pass rate and graduates of the PTA Program achieving a 100% pass rate on their licensure exams, exceeding national and state averages.
Participants can register for $35 and will receive a T-shirt and race bib in their race packet, and a finisher’s medal after crossing the finish line. Select groups are eligible for discounts. Participants should note that to secure a T-shirt size, they should register before February 16. After this deadline, T-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Businesses and individuals who are interested in sponsoring the event can email [email protected] or [email protected].
Those who are interested in Polk State’s OTA and PTA programs can visit polk.edu/ota and polk.edu/pta.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
999 Ave. H NE, Winter Haven, FL, United States, Florida 33881
