Celebrity Trainer Cara Castronuova to host Fitness Fundraising Event

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - April 29, 2013 - PRLog -- NEW YORK, NY - In an effort to raise awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and combat obesity, Celebrity fitness expert, NBC’s Biggest Loser trainer and Motivational Speaker Cara Castronuova proudly announces the creation of her charity, KnockOut Obesity, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to fitness empowerment for women and adolescents.

The launch event in celebration of KnockOut Obesity will be the first annual Dance-a-Thin™, a fitness fundraising festivity, on Saturday June 1st, on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY from 7pm-11pm.  All proceeds will benefit KnockOut Obesity and help send local NY children to fitness camp this summer.

"I'm psyched for this event, it’s going to be so much fun. Plus all the proceeds will send kids to camp, so the spirit will be very positive,” stated Castronuova.  “I love freestyle dancing as a workout because it is so freeing, and empowering.  So I want everyone to come prepared to let loose!"

Dance-a-Thin™ welcomes attendees of varied rhythmic ability, from beginners to experts, to show off their moves during the dance-off, segments of which will be led by professional dancers from a myriad of technique such as Broadway, belly dancing and others.  The festivities will also include a “pink-carpet” entrance, relaxation and massage stations, contests, door prizes and much more!  

A range of celebrities, professional athletes, public figures and health professionals will be in attendance to help support this worthwhile cause such as Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum (Preventative Cardiologist, Mount Sinai Hospital; Women & Heart Disease Advocate), and Rachel Russo (Celebrity Matchmaker). Many other exciting guests to be announced soon!

During the event, Castronuova will also present the debuting Woman Warrior Award™ to select women of outstanding character and integrity that embody the spirit of a true woman warrior and empower women and girls everywhere.  

“Dance-a-Thin™ is all about having fun and it doesn't matter the dance experience," says Castronuova. “The goal is for everyone to have fun and raise money for children, all at the same time."

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  For tickets and event information, please visit knockoutobesityfoundation.com and caracastronuova.com (http://www.caracastronuova.com).

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