Walk-a-thons
The B’N Fit Fourth Annual Walk-a-Thon will be held on May 7 at the New York Botanical Garden from 8 to 10 a.m. Developed by the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital for Montefiore (CHAM) and the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, the Bronx Nutrition and Fitness Initiative for Teens (B’N Fit) addresses the increase in adolescent obesity through weight loss services provided in a safe and supportive environment. Last year 125 participants attended the walk-a-thon and raised $8,000. This year the goal is to increase participation to 250 and raise $25,000. For more information, call (718) 920-2232.

Doctors for a Healthier Bronx will be holding their 9th Community Walkathon and Health Fair on Tuesday, May 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2330 Eastchester Rd. in collaboration with Montefiore Medical Center (rain date is Tuesday, May 24). The event for kids and adults will feature stretches and warmups, a little league baseball clinic, musical chairs, games and prizes, blood pressure checkups, a Zumba workshop, free T-shirts, pedometers and goodie bags.

Mental Health and Wellness Fair
The Suzanne Pincus Family Learning Place will be holding a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, 3415 Bainbridge Ave. Come learn about mental health and wellness programs for children with special needs and resources for the whole family. For more information, or if you would like to be a presenter, call the Family Learning Place at (718) 741-2357.