As team captain of Be Bone Strong™, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, a nationally recognized positive living advocate, award-winning author and avid marathoner, will provide guidance and support to the team. To date, Barbara has run fourteen marathons and countless half marathons and other smaller races, all since she turned 50. She is passionate about motivating people to exercise more, and encourages everyone to focus on their bone health to age better. . Barbara also serves as a BHOF Trustee and Bone Health Ambassador.
Jill Pompi has worked in public education for more than thirty years, teaching master’s degrees in education and consulting for school districts across the country. When Jill reached her forties, she began registering for local races. She ran many 5K, 10K and half marathons (both local and destination races) in her 40s, and when she turned 50 she set a goal of running a full marathon. Jill has run 8 marathons and is excited to be running the New York Marathon for the first time in November, and even more excited that she is running for a good cause!
To keep you on track and motivated, BHOF hosts monthly Zoom meetings at noon ET on the first Monday of each month. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share your progress. You will also have the opportunity to listen to motivational speakers and talk about your experiences with motivating you to exercise. If you would like to participate (once or multiple times), click here to register and we will be sure to send you the link to the Zoom meeting every month. Join us when you can!
NOTE: Due to Labor Day, the next Steps for Strong Bones program will take place on Monday, September 11 at noon ET.
And if you are already motivated and moving forward on your own, consider becoming a member BHOF’s Be Bone Strong™ team to raise money to support their mission. It’s a great way to give back while doing activities you probably already enjoy in your area.
Remember: stay strong and get enough weight-bearing exercise is crucial for the health of your bones. So commit to moving more this year and join us on our journey to Steps to Strong Bones™!
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