Activate America America on the Move
September 20 – 27, 2009
Open Free to the Public By making small changes, you can reap big rewards. Incorporating more activity and healthy eating into your daily routine can lead to better health, more energy and a longer life. Join with your family, friends and neighbors to take steps towards a healthier you. You can be a part of this effort to get Americans moving.
Our YMCA health and wellness centers will be open to the public free of charge the week of September 20 – 27. Join us for America on the Move at the YMCA. Small changes can lead to big success. Stop by any of our centers to register and track your steps.
Activate America YMCA Activate AmericaTM is a long-term public health initiative of the YMCA movement that is focused on making healthy living a reality for millions of Americans. This initiative is the YMCA's response to America's growing obesity, chronic disease and health care crisis.
As the nation's oldest and largest community-based organization with a mission dedicated to health and wellness, the YMCA movement is uniquely qualified and positioned to impact this crisis by promoting and supporting healthier living for millions of Americans.
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette has joined with 1,400 YMCAs across the country and countless partners in a 10-year public health initiative, Activate America. This creates a framework for change, a social movement to address a growing health crisis.
Activate America is a major response to a significant social issue. In the first year of Activate America, YMCA members, staff and volunteers will focus on increasing physical activity and improving healthy eating habits. We encourage you to join us. Contact your local YMCA Health and Wellness Center for more information. To view national coverage, choose America's Health Crisis.
Activate America 30 Second PSA
Healthy Kids Day
Every year during the month of April we celebrate Healthy Kids Day as part of our commitment to fighting obesity and other health related issues. You're invited to join us for a fun filled day of free activities for children and families. Healthy Kids Day.
