In an effort to raise awareness of childhood obesity, Haynesville is hosting a Family Walk 4 Health through Total Health Heroes Saturday at the Haynesville City Park Pavilion.
The nonprofit event is slated to run from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Social distancing protocols will be followed, and face masks will be available to attendees who do not have one, according to organizers. The program was inspired by dentist Dr. John Bond as “an educational, motivating, and entertaining initiative for a passionate cause: The Fight Against Childhood Obesity.”
According to a release from the organization, childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the current century.
“It is a growing concern in the United States that effects more than 20 percent of children, and this percentage has more than tripled since 1980,” the release stated. “This commonly overlooked epidemic has become the most chronic disease of childhood, and as a result a growing number of children are being diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension and a host of other conditions associated with obesity.
The Family Walk 4 Health is free and will include fitness, dance, music, education and fun. The Kardio King, Patrick Mosley, of Mosley Movements will be on-hand to introduce some of his favorite hip-hop moves, and the kids can gain valuable insight into healthy eating and exercise practices with tips from the Total Health Heroes like Cardi O, Biggie Smiles, Coach Jack Fundy and the Infamous Lil Pain.
Sponsors of the event include Killgore’s Pharmacy and Ted’s Pharmacy in Haynesville, Subway of Homer and Minden Coca-Cola Bottling.
For more information contact Karen McFerren at Wow4659@earthlink.net or (318) 918-9338.
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If you go
Family Walk 4 Health
Where: Haynesville City Park Pavilion
When: Sat., 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Admission: Free