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Get
Fit for the Fall!
Join
the Campaign to Make Washington the Healthiest State in the Nation!
Are you looking
for extra motivation and support to get fit this fall? Participate
in the 2006
Governor’s Community Health Bowl!
The Health Bowl
is a statewide health and fitness challenge sponsored by the
Washington Health Foundation (WHF) and Governor Christine
Gregoire, as part of WHF’s
Healthiest State in the Nation Campaign.
During the 2006
Health Bowl, Governor Gregoire will challenge Washington State to
log 2.5 million miles of health in just six weeks! And
there’s a chance to win great prizes just for logging miles!
Mark your calendar for this year’s Health Bowl – kicking off on
Washington Health Day, September 18, and ending on November 1,
2006.
Join now
to participate – it’s fun and it’s free! For details about how to
join the Healthiest State in the Nation Campaign and participate in
the Health Bowl, go to
www.whf.org or email
HealthiestState@whf.org.
America on the Move
America On the Move Foundation
(AOM) is a national non-profit organization. Our mission is
to improve health and quality of life by promoting healthful eating
and active living among individuals, families, communities and
society.
Bicycle
Alliance
The Bicycle
Alliance advocates for bicyclists and promotes cycling to build a
bicycle-friendly Washington.
Ride your bike
and support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington!
Check our
Statewide Ride Calendar
for a list of bicycle rides and events throughout Washington State
that support the Bicycle Alliance.
Stair
Climb for Cystic Fibrosis
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Event Date: |
12/07/2006 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM |
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56 floors...112
flights...1,120 steps straight up! This challenging climb
for CF,
held at the Washington Mutual Tower, is timed for
individual, team and relay competitors.
When the races are
completed, over 400 participants and volunteers cool down
with a
"Survivors Party” to celebrate conquering the
challenge!
“Campaign for a
Cure”, a group of young professionals that commit to raising
$1000+ each
for cystic fibrosis, raised an astounding
$90,000 for this event. We expect even more
campaigners to
join in 2006.
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American
Heart Association
The American heart Association
and its local affiliates are working hard to make reduce heart
disease and are strong advocates for increased physical activity.
To find out what is going on in your Washington community, click
on the link above, then choose "Local Programs"
Washington
Volkssport Events
The above link will get
you to a current schedule of Volkssport walking events in Washington.
For more
information on the American Volkssport Association
click
here.
Asthma
Walks in Washington
Go to this
American
Lung Association of Washington's page to find out
when walks are in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Yakima. They also
sponsor
The
Big Ride,
Trek Tri Island, and
The
Climb for Clean Air.
Feet
First
Feet First
helps people create more walkable communities. Across
Washington, pedestrian transportation is broken and lacking.
Every other mode of transportation has an organized industry and
a professional lobby, yet pedestrians are lacking a basic right
to safe, healthy mobility. We're the group that puts feet first.
Feet First is always in
the process of holding events to promote pedestrian friendly cities
and neighborhoods in the Puget Sound Region. Check out their
website
to see what is happening in your community.
American
Diabetes Association
America's
Walk for Diabetes his
held in many Washington locales. Click
here
for info. The American Diabetes Association also holds the
Tour
for the Cure, a multi-day biking event in Washington.
Let us know if you have
an event in Washington promoting physical activity. Email us by
clicking here.
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