Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation announces 2nd Annual Unite For Healthy Kids 5K

May 2, 2012 - PRLog -- Atlanta (May 2, 2012) – With sharply rising cases of childhood obesity, diabetes and hypertension in American children, particularly in the Southeast, now more than ever parents need to focus on healthy lifestyles for  their children. Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation today announced the “Unite for Healthy Kids”  5K Walk at Stone Mountain Park on  May 5. This grassroots fundraiser is the second annual walk for the Foundation and all proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization.

The Atlanta Braves have partnered with the Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation to offer free home-game tickets compliments of the “Reach Out Be Our Guest” Program for the walk participants who raise the most money in donations for the 5K Walk.

The 5K walk will be held Saturday, May 5 at Stone Mountain Park from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Walkers will convene at the Studdard Picnic Area. Pre- registration is a $10 donation and includes complimentary beverages and a souvenir t-shirt.  Participants are encouraged to register on-line at: http://2012uniteforhealthykids5k.eventbrite.com/

Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation encourages all walk participants to raise a minimum of $25 in pledges.  These funds will help support community programs aimed at teaching kids ages 6 to 12 about healthy food, nutrition, and fitness. “This event is intended to draw attention to the rising epidemic of obesity and diabetes in children and spotlight the important work we are doing at LHTYF,” said Lori Manns, founder of Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation.  

The theme of  walk is “Unite for Healthy Kids, The Next Generation” which is also listed as a cause on Facebook benefiting the organization. For more information about the Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, please visit www.livehealthyandthriveyouth.org. Media interested in attending/covering this event should contact Lori Manns at info@livehealthyandthriveyouth.org

ABOUT LIVE HEALTHY & THRIVE YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC.
Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation was established in 2010 to teach kids healthy lifestyle habits and encourage active involvement of parents in the metro Atlanta area regarding the health and wellness of their children. The mission of Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation is to educate, activate, motivate and empower youth in the areas of academic achievement, health, nutrition, fitness and total wellness.