California Wellness Walk

Description

California Wellness Walk will raise awareness of diabetes in 11 to 13 year olds through community-based outreach by walking 750 miles from San Diego to Sacramento in early 2010. The goal of the California Wellness Walk is to raise awareness at a community level and encourage children to be more active to combat the increasing prevalence of diabetes. The long distance walk across California will be punctuated by 5-10 Community Wellness Festivals. The festivals will showcase physical activities and healthy eating in the area and provide an opportunity for communities to rally together. Leading up to the festivals, there will be school programs targeted at 11 to 13 year olds. These school programs will focus on teaching importance of diabetes and empowering the young students with the knowledge that they can influence their future. The school programs will provide a forum for fellow classmates to inspire each other through discussions about what they do to stay active. The program is planting the seeds of why this is important in the school programs, and the Community Wellness Festivals will bring together the local businesses that enable healthier lifestyles going forward.

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