November 8 is an important day for Chicago school children. Marathon Kids Chicago will be kicking off that day. I have talked about Marathon Kids before.
"Marathon Kids® is a free, twelve-year-old, trademarked, incremental, school and community based fitness program. It is a six month endurance-building running/walking, nutrition and schoolyard gardening project for K-5th graders and their families."
Kay Morris is a force of nature who has really gotten school systems around the country to get kids moving. I have had the pleasure of working with Kay on making Marathon Kids Chicago a reality. She has a passion for her mission of getting children fit.
Childhood obesity is a major problem in our country, and terrific efforts like Marathon Kids is making a difference in so many lives.
I encourage all of you to support this program by either volunteering if you are in a Marathon Kids city, or by donating a little money to make sure we are doing all we can to keep our children fit and healthy.
http://www.marathonkids.org/
Charlie
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