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YMCA AND CAREFIRST UNVEIL KIDS MOBILE, A TRAVELING PLAYGROUND TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Redskins Great, Charles Mann, Area Kids and Local Officials to Help Kick off Initiative
WHO: Local children, Redskins all-time great Charles Mann, local officials, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and CareFirst
WHAT: YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and CareFirst will announce a major partnership to combat childhood obesity with the unveiling of the YMCA’s Kids Health Mobile — An RV style vehicle fully loaded with an interactive gym, health assessment equipment and a nutrition corner. CareFirst and the YMCA have formed a partnership to expand the Y’s youth wellness program, PHD (Physical, Healthy and Driven). PHD is receiving national recognition for its role in combating childhood obesity. .
WHY: Childhood obesity affects more than 20,000 children living in Washington, D.C.
The PHD program combines fun physical activity with fitness assessments, nutrition education and family involvement. CareFirst’s support will allow the YMCA to expand PHD to schools and YMCA facilities throughout Washington, D.C., northern Virginia and suburban Maryland. Additionally, the PHD on the Go Mobile will allow the Y to take this life-changing program to locals schools that don’t have a physical education curriculum or safe play areas.
