He is now the lead physician at the Seton Topfer Community Health Center, as well as a community advocate for the underserved populations in Central Texas. What he can t do daily himself exercise-wise, he has passed on to his two older children. I vicariously cycle through my daughter Ruth and son Frank who ride their bikes to school every day, comments Sanchez. Frank have sparked the interest of friends who also are now riding their bikes to school. While helmets and adherence to proper safety precautions are, of course, mandatory, Dr. Sanchez believes that giving the kids some sense of independence and trust to get from one destination to another is one thing children are sometimes missing out on these days.
Most days are event-free but, there was one incident last year.
While on the way to school, Frank and a friend rode up on an armadillo that required investigation. They ended up being a little tardy to class, though the teacher was understanding and asked them to share their experience with the other students, he says. While daily exercise is a challenge for Dr. Sanchez, an active lifestyle is a priority for his family. And as part of the Run-Tex Kids Marathon, I try to jog one morning per week with Frank and Ruth, he says. For us the important thing is to do something physical together, whether its yard work, jogging, walking, cycling or whatever and just enjoy being outdoors.