Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2018

62 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com feature Why WeWill Erika Applegate-Walton –“As an injured previously competitive athlete, I lost my desire for physical activity because I no longer performed at the level I was accustomed to. After an extensive surgery, Tri it for Life and She Tris was my comeback event. This group helpedme realize that being active and supported by my peers is more important than achieving a longer distance or faster time.” Anne-PatrickMoore –“She Tris completely changedmy life for the better. I had a goal that terrifiedme and didn’t know if I could actually do it. I went through a fabulous mentor program for 12 weeks that gave me a schedule and an awesome group of women that helpedme. I’ve continued with most of the women training for different andmore difficult races. Now I’m a mentor. I want to give back and have other women have the same great experience I did. It’s all about the journey, gaining confidence, setting goals that scare you and completing them and being healthy.” Melissa Fosdick –“Tri it for Life allowedme a safe space to overcome my fears and get rid of the‘I can’t’mentality. There are not enough kind words to describe my mentors and the friendships I made. Tri it for Life is empowering! Solange Bassaco –“She Tris changedmy life completely for the better. I never thought I could complete the race – but I did it! Now I am so happy to be a mentor and to help all the new athletes finish the race and be able to live that special moment. I am so grateful for this amazing group of people.” Viki Lynn Altman Fox –“She Tris empowers women to reach beyond their dreams. They build confidence from the other athletes and the amazing volunteers. Lots of girl power!” Lisa Heath Ashley –“I had played sports. I had run a few races – never a triathlon. I was independent. It was always about me and what I could do. She Tris brought somany strong, powerful, encouraging women alongmy side. We lifted each other up; we cheered each other on. My first year as an athlete I became very invested in wanting to see what others could do, not just“all about my race.”Becoming a mentor doubled that! Three years in, the majority of my entire social circle consists of women I have met through this group. I choose to surroundmyself with the She Tris sisters for the empowering spirit of the group. She Tris has changedme beyondmeasure!” Sarah Hays –“She Tris made me realize howmuch I love cheering on and supporting women as they embrace a new challenge. The energy at the finish line is unreal.” 798 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-881-2056 www.JeansBridalCharleston.com Thanks for voting us best bridal shop year after year! Elegant Bridal Attire Tuxedos &Accessories... Gown by Madeline Gardner. Jean’s Bridal