‘Healthy You’ Tomorrow

Published 12:00 am Friday, August 8, 2008

Healthy You 5K walk/run will be held tomorrow

Healthy You Day will be celebrated Saturday on the track at the South Panola Tiger Stadium in a 5K Walk/Run.

“Come out and get fit while helping fight the cause against childhood obesity,” said coordinator Brenda Williams. “All walkers are invited to come out to this event, as well as church groups and other organizations.”

This get fit, sponsored by G.E. Aviation, will kickoff at 8 a.m. Registration will be at 7 a.m.

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There will be fun and games and activities sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Oxford Alumnae and Healthy Life Sports Camp of Southaven with Nikiel Winston, owner.

Also added to the walk is a one-mile fun walk for $10, Williams said.

Those who register for the  5K walk will received a t-shirt and goody bag. Those registering for the fun walk will have the option of purchasing a t-shirt for $15.

The t-shirts will also be available to purchase individually for $25.

Registration for the 5K walk/run is $30 on the day of the race.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.