NewHope Bariatrics is a proud supporter of the National Walk from Obesity
Friday, 29 August 2008 00:00
[From walkfromobesity.com]
In September and October in cities across the United States, individuals affected by obesity, their family members and friends, healthcare professionals and many others come together and proudly walk to raise awareness of the disease of obesity, childhood obesity and morbid obesity in the annual Walk from Obesity.
The Walk from Obesity was established to give hope to those needing it most. Walkers raise money by asking friends, family and co-workers to sponsor them. In addition to walker income, funds are raised through sponsorship, matching gifts, corporate contributions and other fundraising activities.
In 2007, the Walk raised more than $750,000 to support the ASMBS Foundation and its research and professional education initiatives, and the patient and general public educational and advocacy programs of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). To date, the Walk has provided nearly 2.3 million dollars in overall support.
The funds raised through this event support the ASMBS Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition's independent educational missions and fund programs focused on prevention, research, education and advocacy for all those affected by obesity.
Join us in Charlotte NC on September 27th and in Overland Park KS on October 4th for the National Walk from Obesity and raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and money for obesity research.
See www.walkfromobesity.com for details.
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