Drive Kids To Be Fit and Whole Foods Health Fair a Fun Success

March 31, 2008 - PRLog -- Drive Kids to be Fit, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating childhood obesity, enjoyed a successful St. Patrick’s Day themed family event at the Whole Foods Market in Sherman Oaks on Saturday, March 15th. The purpose of the day was to introduce Whole Foods' customers to Drive Kids to be Fit's many programs they are running for overweight and obese children., including The Fit Family Program and Kid’s Fit Club.  A Wii game, which was raffled off, kept the children active along with other friendly games. Delicious, healthy snacks were enjoyed by all.  
“What I enjoyed was seeing the number of people from Drive Kids to be Fit who were committed to childhood obesity,” said Brandi Hernandez, Marketing Director for Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks, “I was excited to see children having fun enjoying the physical activities like hot potato and musical chairs.”   According to one Whole Foods employee, Drive Kids to be Fit had the best event in the 10 years Whole Foods has been hosting non-profit organizations.
Drive Kids to be Fit is one of the few organizations successfully tackling the epidemic of childhood obesity.  The organization is a community partner in the National Institute of Health’s We Can!  Program and Shaping America’s Youth.  For more information, visit: http://www.drivekidstobefit.org.

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Drive Kids to Be Fit, is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to battling childhood obesity in Los Angeles. We offer exercise and nutrition programs for children, families and schools.

Website: www.drivekidstobefit.org