Dr. 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!