DAILY MEDIA ALERT: Tour de Georgia and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Rolling Health & Wellness Festival/Expo Rolls from Statesboro to Augusta
April 22, 2008 - As Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks to promote better health and wellness for Georgia’s youth, the not-for-profit organization has teamed up with the Tour de Georgia’s Health and Wellness Expo at each finish line including: Savannah, Augusta, Gainesville, Braselton (Road Atlanta), Dahlonega, Brasstown Bald Mountain/Towns Co. and Atlanta. All proceeds from the Tour de Georgia benefit the
Aflac
Cancer
Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s.
AUGUSTA - Tuesday, the Tour de Georgia cyclists completed Stage Two of the race from Statesboro to
Augusta . Children’s provided a fun environment where parents and children learned important information on healthy lifestyles and injury prevention at the Health and Wellness Expo.
"Today in
Augusta , we continued to share health and wellness information with race and expo attendees. The sock game, a riotous exercise activity combining jumping jacks and dancing, was a hit with kids and helped us to share the importance of physical activity, no matter what it is," said Seema Csukas, M.D., Ph.D., director of Child Health Promotion, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Wednesday in
Gainesville , Safe Kids Georgia will be engaging attendees with a bike rodeo and helmet safety information, as well as:
- a prize wheel
- a commitment banner for healthy habits
- injury prevention educational materials
*Photos available upon request.
Wednesday in
GAINESVILLE (April 23, 2008)
Stage Three will be underway as the Tour de Georgia cyclists race from Washington and roll into
Gainesville tomorrow. Children’s will be providing a fun environment where parents and children can learn important information on healthy lifestyles and injury prevention at the Health and Wellness Expo.
In addition, N2 a Cure, a 32-mile charity ride will be held at the Stage 3 finish of the Tour de Georgia in downtown
Gainesville . This ride is for cyclists of all levels will be led by special guest Nathan O'Neill, eight-time Australian Time Trial Champion and local pro rider. This recreational bike ride benefits the
Aflac
Cancer
Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s. For more information, click here.
Also to note: Tour de Kids 5K Run/Walk presented by AT&T in
Atlanta
Centennial Olympic Park –
Atlanta
Sunday, April 27 - 8:30 a.m.
The Tour de Kids 5K Run/Walk gives participants a unique experience along the finishing circuit of the Tour de Georgia - while giving back to the community. This 5K run/walk begins in Centennial Olympic Park on
Peachtree Street
then back – highlighting downtown
Atlanta . Adult entries are $20.00, children $15.00 (16 and younger), family of 4 (2 adults/2 children) $55.00 and $15.00 for each additional child. To register or for more information, please contact Jessica Kilgallen at 404-785-7376 or visit
then back – highlighting downtown Atlanta .Adult entries are $20.00, children $15.00 (16 and younger), family of 4 (2 adults/2 children) $55.00 and $15.00 for each additional child.To register or for more information, please contact Jessica Kilgallen at 404-785-7376 or visit
www.choa.org/tourdegeorgia.
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About Children’s Healthcare of
Atlanta :
Children’s Healthcare of
Atlanta , one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country, is a not-for-profit organization that benefits from the generous philanthropic and volunteer support of our community. Operating three hospitals with more than half a million patient visits annually, Children’s is recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac, neonatal, orthopaedic and transplant services, as well as many other pediatric specialties. To learn more about Children’s Healthcare of
Atlanta , visit www.choa.org or call 404-250-KIDS.