Join fellow Rancho Cordovans and get fit in 2010! The City of Rancho Cordova has teamed up with local business and community organizations to issue the Rancho Cordova “Great Health Challenge.” This 10-month community-wide effort to embrace healthy physical activity while dropping at least one pound each month between February and November, includes an internet-based tracking system and fun activities and rewards aimed at getting residents and business groups in the community off the couch and into the action. Visit www.20tonsin2010.com for more information.
If the goal is met, the entire community will drop a total of 40,000 pounds of weight during the promotion – or 20 Tons in 2010. Wow!
Even a 10-pound weight loss can bring tremendous benefits, including a healthier heart, reduced incidence of diabetes and increased general well-being. Individuals who “live, work, play or pray” in Rancho Cordova are encouraged to register online.
Mayor Ken Cooley threw down the gauntlet during the February 1 Council meeting, where he noted the importance of good health not only to the individual, but to the local economy, as well. “Healthy employees help spur and invigorate business success as the cost of healthcare decreases, absenteeism is reduced and productivity climbs.” Cooley said. “Getting fit is not just a good idea for our citizens, it’s important to our economic health, as well.”
The Great Health Challenge takes aim at alarming statistics which show half of California’s adults are overweight and are at risk for many chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, stroke and hypertension. One in four California children between the ages of nine and 16 are in the same boat.
Noting Rancho Cordovans like to express their community spirit by responding to a good challenge, Cooley said he hopes many citizens will sign up to be part of the health and fitness challenge.
So far, sponsors of the Great Health Challenge include the City of Rancho Cordova, Cordova Community Council, Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and Go.RanchoGuide.com but the ultimate goal is to have dozens of businesses and their employees, organizations, sports groups, faith groups, even youth organizations, pledging to drop a few pounds to help reach the community-wide goal of 20 tons.
For more information on the Great Health Challenge – 20 Tons in 2010, please contact Melody Mayer at melody@20tonsin2010.com or call 916-247-8217.