Jerry Linn, a 70-year-old retiree and Marine, is a true believer in the benefits of mall walking. He has lost nearly 40 pounds and lowered his cholesterol and blood pressure since he first saw an advertisement for the walking club in October 1999.

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, in addition to the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, Reebok and MacArthur Center, are walking club sponsors.
Linn, who is one of three walking club coaches, has a minor setback when he underwent total knee replacement surgery at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in January 2003. After hospitalization and eight weeks of rehabilitation, Linn was back in his walking shoes by March and resumed coaching duties by April. Linn's doctors attributed his speedy and thorough recovery to his physical condition, which benefited from the walking club and daily workouts and swimming at the YMCA.

Bon Secours' partnership with MacArthur Center, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and Reebok provides us with the opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the community while providing important information about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and exercise.

Bon Secours also sponsors mall walking programs at Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News and Chesapeake Square in Chesapeake.