This ministry is really a part of the Health and Wellness Ministry, because part of its purpose is to promote exercise as an aid to well-being. The Sole Mates encourage exercise by participating together in local charity events that involve running and/or walking. The group gathers for such an event every month or two, establishes a meeting place to touch base before the race, and often enjoys some refreshment together afterwards. It is fun, good for you, and beneficial to a number of charitable causes. The contact people are Tommy Kirk (777-0461) and Karen Murphy (351-3210).