B4BC’s SKATE THE COAST OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

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Registration is open for the 7th Annual Skate the Coast [Los Angeles], an 18-mile longboarding marathon that promotes an active lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for B4BC’s education and prevention programs.  Come out and longboard, bike, or skate for Boarding for Breast Cancer on October 5th!  Sign up at www.stayclassy.org/skatethecoast2013 The series attracts skaters…

PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

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We all know that it feels good to give back, but did you know that it may even make us happier / healthier people?

More and more research is revealing the health benefits of volunteering. The latest comes in from a study from the University of Exeter (UK). Researchers found a strong positive link between volunteering and well-being. For example, volunteers had a 22% lower mortality rate than non-volunteers, and they also had higher self-esteem and happiness!