Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace – (June – August, 2015) The Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) Grant project is sponsoring the 6th annual Let’s Get Moving Community Challenge, which encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to live healthy lifestyles by being physically active and eating healthy foods. The eight-week challenge runs from June 6 to August 1, 2015.
Tribal and community members from Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, Marquette, Kinross, Cedarville, and Nahma will be competing to build healthier communities.
On June 6, community members will begin tracking their progress using the following criteria:
- Physical activity including minutes, miles and/or pedometer steps
- Servings of fruits and vegetables
- Servings of water
- Eliminating tobacco use/staying tobacco free
- Shopping at a local farmers’ market for fresh produce
Weekly updates and team standings will be distributed through email notifications.
For more information on the Lets Get Moving Community Challenge or other events in the Upper Peninsula, go to www.UP4health.org. For any other questions, please email communityhealth@saulttribe.net.
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