6th Annual Walk from Obesity Atlanta
SIXTH ANNUAL WALK FROM OBESITY
The Sixth Annual Walk from Obesity is a National Event to increase awareness of morbid obesity as a medical condition. On September 26th, 2009 hundreds of people all over America will be participating in this event to support research and education for new, effective solutions for this condition.
Whether you walk or run, whether you have had the surgery or want to support someone who has been through it, now you have the chance to show your support!
The following sponsors have already made a commitment to increasing awareness of morbid obesity and pledged their support for education, research and treatment of obesity, through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Obesity Action Coalition.
JOIN US AT PIEDMONT PARK!
Come join us on September 26, 2009 for the Atlanta Walk/Run.
The walk/race will start at 9 am, to register go online to www.walkfromobesity.com.
Site registration will start at 8:30 am. We will meet at the Main Pavilion. This is a 3 mile course for both the 3 mile walk and run.
You can visit www.piedmonpark.org to access a map/directions to the location. Please be advised that you cannot park inside of Piedmont Park. You will need to park on the perimeter and take one of the park entrances into the park and follow pathway and signs to the Main Pavilion.
For directions from your home please click here to visit Google Maps.
There are many ways to participate:
1) Register online to walk/run at www.walkfromobesity.com
2) Find sponsors to support your participation.
3) Can’t walk, but want to help – send us a check to Walk from Obesity – Atlanta. If your employer has a matching gift program, mention the employer to double your giving power.
4) Know of sponsors who would like to support this cause? See if they can support us through a financial contribution or a gift-in-kind.
5) Own your company – you can be a sponsor.
6) Recruit friends to walk as a team. If you cannot be a corporate sponsor, sponsor a Team.
If you need more information please email me at drchampion@drchampion.com
Don’t wait go and register now !!!!!!
Thank you,
Susan Champion
Coordinator of the Atlanta Walk
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