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Matty Gregg begins 8 day run to fight hunger in New Hampshire, from Nashua to Pittsburg

read more…: Matty Gregg begins 8 day run to fight hunger in New Hampshire, from Nashua to Pittsburg

With no fanfare and only his wife there to see him off, Matty Gregg began an epic project this morning. Starting on the Massachusetts border at the southern edge of the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua he ran the first steps of his 8 day 230 mile journey to help fight hunger in New Hampshire.

He is running the equivalent of a marathon a day to reach the Canadian border in Pittsburg NH to raise awareness of food insecurity in NH and to raise funds for NH Hunger Solutions (NHHS). This is a man on a mission.

Matty Gregg to run 230 miles from Nashua to Pittsburg to help fight hunger in New Hampshire

read more…: Matty Gregg to run 230 miles from Nashua to Pittsburg to help fight hunger in New Hampshire

He does not just run for pleasure or competition.  He often runs to effect positive change. In 2018 he ran the 5,425 miles from California to New Hampshire to support the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. He has raised over $600,000 for charitable causes with his runs.

On Thursday morning he will step into his running shoes once again and depart Nashua on his next charity run. Gregg will begin an 8-day 230-mile run from Nashua to Pittsburgh, NH to support  NH Hunger Solutions (NHHS).

Live Like Paige!: 4th annual Paige Parkinson Food Drive next Saturday in Nashua

read more…: Live Like Paige!: 4th annual Paige Parkinson Food Drive next Saturday in Nashua

The 4th annual Paige Parkinson Food Drive will be held this Saturday, October 5, at Greeley Park in Nashua from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event honors the life of Nashua native, Paige Parkinson, who tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident in June 2021. All proceeds are donated to the Nashua Soup Kitchen.

Fall prevention Southern NH Health

Essential fall prevention tips for older adults

read more…: Essential fall prevention tips for older adults

The risk of falling increases as we age, and the consequences can be serious. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults, but the good news is that many falls can be prevented. You can significantly reduce the risk of falling by making simple adjustments to your environment and daily routines. Here are some helpful ways to keep you or your loved ones safe: 

The legacy and impact of Nashua’s The Youth Council

read more…: The legacy and impact of Nashua’s The Youth Council

The Youth Council is moving through the necessary administrative requirements to dissolve the agency. However, a major point of focus for organizational leadership was to ensure that the crucial services it provided did not simply disappear. To them, it was imperative that the area’s youth would continue to have access to these programs, said Caster.

Small steps toward solving a huge problem: The 2024 Water Walk is more than just a drop in the bucket

read more…: Small steps toward solving a huge problem: The 2024 Water Walk is more than just a drop in the bucket

Nashua nonprofit, The Thank You Project, held its 9th annual Water Walk Saturday. More than 100 walkers marched over two miles from Greeley Park to the bank of the Nashua River downtown and back to raise funds for the group.  This year they surpassed last year’s total of $7,000 raising more than $10,000.

EEE Virus has been found in NH: How to protect yourself

read more…: EEE Virus has been found in NH: How to protect yourself

While EEE is a rare virus, swampy areas along the southern seacoast of New Hampshire are at the highest risk. Dr. Nida Arif of SNHH Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine explains, “We know there is a local risk of EEE this year because mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus in New Hampshire and neighboring states. There is no need to panic, but important steps should be taken for mosquito prevention.”

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