A kickoff for the Fit in Houston summer program will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the lower pavilion at Emmett Kelly Park.
The program has partnered with area businesses and agencies to address the chronic disease risk factors of physical inactivity, poor nutrition and tobacco use in a special fun action program. At the event, individuals may register and receive a Fit in Houston card, walk the Emmett Kelly and Brushy Creek trails, visit with neighbors, purchase a Fit in Houston T-shirt and enjoy refreshments provided by a local sponsor.
Persons of all ages are eligible to participate and enter drawings for a Wii and TV, iPod shuffle and Smartcycle.
The summer-long will culminate with a Fit in Houston ACHIEVE fair Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Fairgrounds, where prizes will be awarded and activities will be provided throughout the day.
Following the kickoff event, individuals may also register with the following sponsors:
-Jim Root, team leader, City of Houston Parks and Recreation.
-Elaine Campbell, City of Houston, director of development.
-Kim Scroggins, director, Houston Area Chamber of Commerce.
-Sheila Walker, community involvement coordinator, Wal-Mart.
-Dr. Dan Vandiver, superintendent, Houston R-1 Schools.
-Joyce Campbell, council member, City of Houston.
-Jackie Smith, director, Texas County Health Department.
-Brian Krammer, owner, McDonald’s.
-Cynthia Spratt, marketing director, Big Country 99.3.
-Scott Barton, secretary, Houston Ministerial Alliance.
-Cammy Younger, director, University of Missouri Extension.
-Libby Waterson, education director, Texas County Memorial Hospital.
-Sharon Tyger, director, Opportunity Sheltered Industries.