Happy Thanksgiving From the BeHealthConscious Team!
Below are some upcoming event from C.H.O.I.C.E.S. & other nonprofits!
| 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - TWILIGHT EVENT |
Held on Friday, October 19th, The 7th Annual
Twilight on Childhood Obesity Event at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta was a very special evening. What a way to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully, Inc. (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.)
The evening featured hilarious performances by comedian George Wallace and mistress of ceremony, actress Myra J.. Over 400 guests experienced a scrumptous dinner by Legendary Events and a chilling display by Ketel One Vodka. All before the show started!
A very special thank you goes to the Aetna Foundation for being the presenting sponsor and to comedian George Wallace for his donation of $30,000! The evening's excitement level continued with the Atlanta Falcons' donation of a Falcons Suite at the Georgia Dome which raised $4,500 in the live auction.
The Twilight event was made possible by the giving of corporate and individual donors. Please take a moment to click the links below to see everyone that made the event such a spectacular evening.
Mark your calendar for next year's Twilight event to be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 in Atlanta!
Pictured in photo left to right is Comedian George Wallace, Actress Myra J., C.H.O.I.C.E.S.' Executive Director Vanetta Keyes and Aetna Market Director John Price.
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| HEALTHY TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING |
The holiday season is here! Time for dessert tasting and dinners with all of the extra sides. This most certain makes cutting down on sugar and sodium consumption a challenge. Did you know that the average person consumes 76 pounds of sugar per year according to the USDA? And, that the average person should aim to consume LESS than 1500 milligrams of salt per day according to the American Heart Association?
It's going to take effort, but reading food labels, eating smaller portions and cooking with a conscience can make all the difference. Here's two links to websites with healthy, flavorful holiday recipes:
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| LET'S GET MOVING...JOIN IN A WALK! |
Now is the time to get moving! Participate in a local walk / run to keep off the holiday pounds. You can start getting ready now by setting a goal of walking a little bit more each day leading up to the race. Don't forget, the ultimate goal for most adults is to walk up to 10,000 steps a day.
It's not to late to register for these upcoming events:
MDJ MUST Gobble Jog
Downtown Marietta Square - Glover Park
Thursday, November 22, 2012 @ 8:00 AM
16th Annual Jingle Bell Trail
Peachtree City Elementary School
201 Wisdom Road, Peachtree City GA
Saturday, December 1, 2012 @ 9:00 AM
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| GEORGIA GIVES DAY - DECEMBER 6TH, 2012 |
Get ready for a "flash mob of giving"! Georgia Gives Day is a 24-hour, state-wide giving campaign that will take place on December 6th, 2012. The mission of Georgia Gives Day is to inspire individuals to donate
to participating nonprofits through GAgives.org with
the goal of raising as much money as possible within
a 24-hour period.
How do I donate?
It's easy! Simply visit www.GAgivesday.org, search and select the nonprofit of your choice, and make a donation via credit card or echeck. Every penny counts when giving back to the nonprofits that make our state beautiful and a wonderful place to live. Once you've selected a cause and made your donation, tell your friends by sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or the outlet of your choice. |  |
| THE C.H.O.I.C.E.S. STORE IS OPEN |
Shop for the holidays with C.H.O.I.C.E.S.! The Silent Auction from Twilight was a great success. But, there's still time to purchase awesome services and unique specialty items. We even have beaded, handcrafted jewelry in all kinds of styles.
You can buy all the items online using a credit, debit or paypal account. All the proceeds will go towards next year's afterschool programs and community events. Please take a moment to check out our store and buy something for yourself or as a gift.
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR PROGRAMS
AND CARING ABOUT OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY!
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