Machinists wearing red for heart health awareness
SEATTLE — Officers and staff from Machinists Union District Lodge 751 are wearing red clothing today as part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of heart disease, particularly in women. “Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women,” said Dena Bartman, the co-chairwoman of the IAM 751 Women’s Committee. “We need to do … Continue reading
Flight for Sight run raises $14,000 for Guide Dogs
EVERETT — More than 110 runners took part in the 14th annual Flight for Sight fun run, helping to raise more than $14,000 for charity. The combined 5K and 10K race — with a non-competitive 1-mile walk — was held June 6, with Machinists Union District Lodge 751‘s Everett Union Hall serving as the start … Continue reading
New route planned for 2015 Flight for Sight charity run
EVERETT — Runners in this year’s Flight for Sight fun run and walk will have a new course to challenge them. “The construction at Boeing’s Everett site means that we’ve had to come up with a new route,” said Grace Holland, who is chairwoman of the Women’s Committee at Machinists Union District Lodge 751, which … Continue reading
Team 751 taking part in Seattle breast cancer walk
SEATTLE — Team 751 will once again take part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Seattle. This year’s event is at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, leaving from the Seattle Center. Individuals can make donations at Team 751’s page on the Making Strides event website or with any member of the Women’s Committee at Machinists Union District Lodge 751. The … Continue reading