Keeping Kids Healthy: Kids Mile Fun Run

10/7/09 Posted in News  |  0 Comments

Staying healthy and fit is essential for the young and old alike.  Every parent wants to raise healthy children, but where do you start?  Carson City Hospital is hosting a Kids Mile Fun Run and Community Health Expo on Saturday, October 24, 2009.  The event was designed to encourage children to stay healthy and fit.

The Kids Mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. at the Carson City-Crystal High School track.  The race is designed to promote physical activity to 3-12 year old children.  Registration is $7 in advance and $10 on the day of the event.  The registration form can be found at http://www.sparrow.org/carson/healthexpo2009.pdf.

The Community Healthy Expo will follow the Kids Mile Fun Run from 9 a.m. to noon at Carson City-Crystal High School West Gymnasium.  The event will provide free, fun activities for kids and families.
-Inflatable Castle Jump
-Inflatable Slide
-Inflatable Baseball
-Sugar-free candy
-Handwashing demos
-Teddy Bear Clinic

There will also be free screenings, information and services.
-Health information
-Cholesterol screenings
-Diabetes information
-Child safety seat information
-Blood pressure checks
-Body fat analyzer
-Cancer Prevention
-And much more!

Promote health and wellness to your children and come to this event on Saturday, October 24th.

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