WRC's Downtown Fall Fitness Fest Announces AZ Challenge Winner

Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (WRC) has announced the winner of the AZ Challenge that was part of the activities held at the 2012 Downtown Fall Fitness Fest in Rodney Square on Saturday, November 3. The free family-friendly event emphasized the importance of health and wellness while promoting family activity. It also showcased the safe, fun, family atmosphere in Downtown Wilmington.

Thirty-one different schools/nonprofits participated in the Downtown Fitness Festival’s AZ Challenge. The winning school receives $500 towards a school project of its choice. This year’s first-place winner was Newark High School’s Aspira Club, rallied by the club coordinator, Ms. Vivian Morales. The name Aspira is from the Spanish verb aspirer, which means to aspire. The club’s mission is to empower Hispanic students—through academics, leadership and community services—to complete high school and return to their communities as leaders.

Second Place: Kuumba Academy
Third Place: Hockessin Soccer Club
Fourth Place: First State Ballet

"We are thrilled that the students from Newark High School’s Aspira Club won the 2012 AZ Challenge,” said Carrie W. Gray, WRC Managing Director. “This enthusiastic group of students completed the AZ Challenge with the greatest number of students from one organization. We have been told that they plan to use their winnings towards Newark High School’s International Day, being held on December 7, as well as a cultural trip to New York City.”

For more information about WRC, visit www.downtownwilmington.com.