Teresa Phelps was selected by Corewell Health to be the organization’s 2025 Amway River Bank Run Road Warrior. Road Warriors serve as community ambassadors to encourage people to be physically active because of the many health benefits. In addition, Teresa is raising funds for Feeding America West Michigan to help our neighbors access nutritious foods.
Teresa chose to raise funds for Feeding America West Michigan through the 2025 Amway River Bank Run on May 10. She chose Feeding America West Michigan because promoting community health through nutritious food aligns with her work as a healthcare provider. Good nutrition also amplifies the values of her employer, Corewell Health.
Teresa is Corewell’s Road Warrior this year, tasked with encouraging Corewell staff and community members to participate in the day of races, which include several distances.
Teresa knows from her work and personal experience that physical activity has many health and mental benefits. Good nutrition is an equally important ingredient in good health, so it was natural to raise funds for Feeding America West Michigan.
“Many of us have heard the saying, ‘Food is medicine,’ and I believe in this,” Teresa said. “I really believe that if all of us have access to nutritious food, we can strengthen our community. We really do have the power to change lives.”
During her years as a registered nurse, Teresa saw directly how food insecurity and poor nutrition harmed patients’ health. Also, as a volunteer at her Grand Haven church, she helps young mothers meet basic needs for food, lodging and childcare. She sees the incredible impact on young families when they have adequate, nutritious food.
“Feeding America (West Michigan) extends across so many borders,” she said. “I live in Grand Haven, so I will be running in Grand Rapids with Grand Haven in my heart.”
Join in the fun! Please support a runner or team. If you are running, add purpose to your miles by raising funds for Feeding America West Michigan.