National Childhood Obesity Month: Help in the Fight!

Did YOU know that September is National Childhood Obesity Month?


Did YOU know that close to 12.5 MILLON children are either overweight or obese?


Did YOU know that this is the first generation of children that may NOT live as long as their parents?



Did YOU know that this is one of THE most preventable problems in the United States?


There are many ways you can help but...I have a very different way for you help. ---


In honor of National Childhood Obesity Month, please consider supporting my friend and collegue Amy File and Team Healthier Generation as they run 26.2 miles in the ING NYC Marathon to end childhood obesity. By making a donation, YOU become a part of the solution.
Donate online at www.crowdrise.com/amyfile

Team Healthier Generation includes five first-time marathoners all from separate communities who share a passion for healthy kids. Each of the runners is training individually, but will share training tips, personal stories and playlist suggestions in the months leading up to the race on http://www.healthiergeneration.org/marathon/..  And--- the Team Captain for Team Healthier Generation is Celebrity chef Richard Blais, Top Chef All Stars


You can also check out The Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/HealthierGeneration for other ways you join in the fight!