Reid Health Foundation's first Adventure Course brought a fun-filled day and a shared commitment to health and wellness, all to benefit area student-athletes with high-quality care.
About 200 participants challenged 15 obstacles on the three-mile cross country course at Indiana University East.
Thanks to the generosity of participants and sponsors, the Adventure Course raised a net $35,000 to benefit Reid Health's Athletic Training Program, which provides dedicated athletic trainers to nine area high schools and IU East.
In 2024, athletic trainers provided care for more than 2,400 student-athletes. With an ongoing presence at practices and games, athletic trainers ensure students stay healthy and safe. They're the first line of care for student-athletes, assisting with preventive care, injury management, rehabilitation, and emergency response, all while helping students learn in the process.
"The Adventure Course is more than just a fun and challenging athletic event, it's a celebration of community, wellness, and our ongoing commitment to supporting student-athletes," said Jason Troutwine, Reid Health Vice President/Foundation President.
"Our athletic trainers play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and active both on and off the field."
Additionally, all athletes have access to treatment and rehabilitation services.
The Athletic Training Clinic provides options to help keep athletes and active-lifestyle individuals performing at their best. Athletic trainers provide a variety of services from preventing injuries to treating and rehabbing existing injuries or post-surgery.
It's that same commitment to athletic performance and sense of community that makes the Adventure Course a good fit to benefit area athletes.
Participants ages 10 and over competed individually or in teams to put their strength, agility, and endurance to the test as they climbed walls, crossed monkey bars, balanced on beams, or went through mud and water to cross the finish line. After defeating the course, participants received medals, race-day shirts, and post-race snacks.
To complete the day, the Fan Zone offered additional entertainment, including snacks, Kona Ice, local vendors, and an inflatable course that was available for children under 10.
More than 50 volunteers, athletic trainers, and community members helped to ensure the Adventure Course was a success.
"We're thankful for the support of our volunteers and community partners, all who played key roles in creating a safe, family-friendly experience," said Angela Cline, Director of Reid Health Foundation. "This event shows what's possible when we gather to have fun but also with the purpose of supporting wellness and others in our communities."
Partners that helped to make the Adventure Course a success included IU East for use of the cross-country course, Richmond Community Schools for providing bleachers, and Richmond High School's Advanced Construction Technology class for building two of the obstacles on the course.
Also, Webster Township Fire Department, Fountain City Fire/Rescue, Spirit Medical Transport, Reid Health EMS, and the Reid Health EMS Training Institute ensured participant safety throughout the event.
This first-time event was made possible through the support of sponsors, including:
Trailblazer
Pathfinders
Challenger
Explorer
Victory
