This morning the articles appeared in the Kane County Chronicle and Daily Herald promoting the new NEOS system and the YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Our son Jimmy's picture was in the paper, playing against city councilman Mike Powers, and even this Mrs. Illinois was quoted a line or two. I really enjoyed being able to 'test' the system with adults and kids yesterday, and I hope the City of Elgin considers installing one at our beautiful Festival Park. The press coverage really helped turn out and awareness for the event as we greeted 200+ families in 3 hours today.
There were many vendors and experts from around the community talking with families and kids on how to get active, eat right and stay fit for the future of this generation. My cousin Kathy Hofman was also on hand demonstration the fun of Cardio Dance and Kids Dance programs offered at the YMCA. I snagged a picture with her near Event Registration, where I was greeting kids and signing in families to get Free T-Shirts, Vouchers, sports goodies and information inside the Heritage Ballroom.
I also had the honor to pose for the LIVE UNITED campaign for the United Way organization. "Live United! United Way is creating lasting change in our communities. Put your skills to work and gain valuable experience, knowing that your work matters to communities throughout the Greater Elgin Area." After speaking with community leaders on Saturday, I am set to connect with U-46 (second largest school district in Illinois) in an effort to become a parent leader for their Wellness Committee. Currently they are participating in the ACTIVATE ELGIN program with a very successful pilot program for kids nutrition and fitness at Highland Elementary. I hope to bring the wellness program with proper funding to all 53 schools in our district for 2008-09, and increase Health Education at the Elementary grades and brings awareness into our home of the 'obesity and health' epidemic for Elgin's youth. ;-)
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