Walk to Defeat Childhood Obesity


Use your feet to help defeat Childhood Obesity!
*Louisville Urban League invites everyone to "use your feet to help defeat childhood obesity" at the 2nd Annual Walk to Defeat Childhood Obesity.* The one mile walk be through downtown starting and ending at Fourth Street Live! Available before and after the walk, the Norton Healthcare Centers for Prevention and Wellness Health Marketplace will provide access to health resources in our community and provide health screenings and information with the goal of taking a step towards reducing obesity, chronic illness and cancer in our community. Walk proceeds will fund health and wellness programs and activities for economically disadvantaged youth enrolled in Louisville Urban League programs. Developing healthy lifestyle activities and essential college preparation skills are some core objectives of the League's youth programs. This family, fun-filled event is made possible by the generosity of our corporate sponsors and partners. For more information contact Tim Tomes at (502) 566-3417.	*Walk to Defeat Childhood Obesity!* Saturday, September 22, 2012 400 South Fourth Street Louisville, Kentucky *1 Mile Walk* *Norton Healthcare Centers for Prevention and Wellness Health Marketplace* *Health Information & Screenings* *Youth Activities* *Family Fun Event* Registration/Check-in Starts - 9:00 AM One Mile Walk Starts - 10:30 AM Download Childhood Obesity Walk Brochure
Sponsors Partners	Be a Participant: $5 Early Registration $10 Late Registration (after September 20) Come out and represent your school! The school with the most registered attendees at the "Walk to Defeat Childhood Obesity" will be awarded $500


Louisville Urban League Mission: As an active partner, leader and catalyst we will assist African Americans, other minority groups and the disadvantaged to attain social and economic equality and stability through direct services and advocacy. The Louisville Urban League is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization serving the Louisville community since 1921. The Louisville Urban League provides workforce development services, housing services, and youth development & education services to more than 12,000 annually. For more information about the League and its programs, visit www.lul.org Louisville Urban League 1535 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-4622 www.lul.org