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Archive for September, 2009
Join us as Houston makes fitness History
Thursday, September 17th, 2009The 50 Million Pound Challenge - Are you ready Houston?
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Houston has been challenged by the 50 Million Pound team to become a healthier City.
The Mayor’s Wellness Council has partnered with the 50 Million Pound Challenge to help Houston Get fit and Get Moving. Started by Dr. Ian Smith, the 50 million Pound Challenge encourages all Americans to take a pro-active stance and make positive lifestyle changes to reduce obesity in our communities. (more…)
Inaugural 50 Million Pound Challenge “Walk Off”
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009Dr. Ian Smith and the Mayor’s Wellness Council would like to invite you to the Inaugural 50 Million Pound Challenge “Walk Off” on Saturday, September 12 from 5-7p.m. This historic event is all about bringing people together to take steps towards living longer, healthier lives.
This fun,festive, family oriented event will be held at Emancipation Park located at 3018 Dowling St. Houston, TX 77004. The Challenge “Walk Of” will be approximately a one mile walk around the perimeter of the park. Once the walk is completed we welcome you to learn more about creating and maintaining healthy behaviors at our Wellness Festival inside Emancipation Community Center (which is located on the park grounds). We will have health information, education, and activities for all ages to participate in at the Wellness Festival.
Free on-site registration will be available the day of the walk at Emancipation Park from 4-5p.m.
If you have not joined the ‘Get Moving Houston’ 50 Million Pound Challenge Team please visit the 50 Million Pound Challenge link on the ‘Get Moving Houston’ home page.
If you would like to participate or need more information about the Challenge “Walk Out”, please contact Tenille Pakoejoe at 713-794-9041 or tenille.cleaves@cityofhouston.net .
We truly look forward to seeing you at the walk!