Active Lifestyle Events and One Joplin have merged as they both seek to continue a legacy of community health.
“We’ve had parallel paths helping the community,” said Nicole Brown, executive director of One Joplin. “We’re honored, and we see it as the next leg of the race. Seeking a healthy community is something that never ends. This is work that goes on forever. We know that they’ve made huge strides toward supporting a healthy community, and we have plans to grow that even further.”
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