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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Fitness Challenge |
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The Diabetes Association, Inc. (DAI), Community Development Recreation (CD-REC), the Boys & Girls Club and Healthy City Fall River highlights those services offered by participating agencies and encourages people to live healthier lives. The challenge will direct participants to the many low-to-no-cost resources available for keeping healthy including low-cost fitness resources at CD-REC and the Boys and Girls Club, as well as ten walking paths designated by Healthy City Fall River. |
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| Priority Area: |
Health Education |
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| Priority Sub-Area: |
3,C) Physical Fitness Education |
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Goal: |
To engage people in fitness activities and weight loss over a sustained period of time |
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Method(s): |
Participants will be given a Fitness Challenge membership card that will allow them to gain access to programs and facilities |
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| Timeline: |
January 9 through May 5, 2008 |
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| Indicators: |
Number of participants |
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| Progress: | Over 1,000 people participated over the four months and lost a collective total of 3,400 pounds! | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By registering at CD-Rec or other community locations |
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| Contact Information: |
Registration information at www.diabetesma.org.or contact Bill Daponte at 508-672-5671 or CD-REC Program Director Grace Gerling, 508-679-0922 |
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