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| 2007/2008 Donation Campaign |
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Thirty percent of children ages six to 11 are overweight, 15 percent are obese, and three out of five children ages nine to 13 don't participate in sports or other coached physical activities outside of school. These overweight and unfit children are more likely to remain unhealthy in adulthood and have an increased risk for developing life-threatening medical conditions like Type II diabetes and heart disease. Donations made to the American Running Association's One-on-One, Walk & Run program will support the organization's efforts to deter youth obesity in the U.S. and promote higher levels of fitness for school age children. The number of obese children in America is at an all-time high, so the sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can reach these children through educators and parents.
One-on-One, Walk & Run is a 12-week program designed to team up parents and educators with children to get them more physically active - first by walking, then by walking and running. Each kit includes a colorful poster with the 12-week schedule, two magnets to hang the poster, and 12 tags for the child to collect and attach a lanyard as each week is completed. Your tax-deductible gift will enable us to send these free program kits to every parent, educator, and community leader who wants to start the program.
Individuals who donate over $100 will receive an AMERICAN RUNNING mock turtleneck. E-mail us at run@americanrunning.org and put "Donation mock" in the subject line along with your shirt size. |
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