Walk The Capital

Time in going fast. June 17th is the date for this walk. If anyone is interested in doing this nite walk get registered. Let me know if anyone wants to car pool.  Here's the info:See you lighter. Joanne

The Walk from Obesity – Walk on the Capitol is officially two weeks away, and we hope each of you have already made plans to be part of history and attend the largest gathering of individuals affected by obesity and morbid obesity.

 

Please join us on Tuesday, June 17, for a ½ mile walk and symbolic rally that will send a strong message to the public and government that efforts to prevent and treat obesity need to be expanded.

 

Special Guest Speaker – Television Star Caitlin VanZandt

 

We are very proud to announce that television star Caitlin VanZandt, star of Guiding Light and The Sopranos, will be our special guest speaker at the Walk on the Capitol. Caitlin has struggled with obesity all her life and has dealt with many of the same issues that those affected face on a daily basis. She brings a great perspective and stresses the importance of both preventing and treating this disease.

 

Event Details

 

As a reminder, here are the event details:

 

Date and Time:           Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Place:                          National Mall in Washington, DC

 

Who Attends:              Any individual affected by obesity (Patients, family members or friends, professionals and members of the public)

 

Cost to Attend:            FREE! This event is open to the public.

 

Parking Details:          Free parking is available around the National Mall, between Madison and Jefferson. Free lots are also located within a few blocks of the Walk site. If taking the Metro, get off at the Smithsonian stop.

 

What to Wear:           Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking. T-shirts will be provided for pre-registrants.

 

How to Register:        Pre-registration is recommended. To register, visit www.walkonthecapitol.com or call (866) 471-2727.

 

 

Pre-Register Today!

 

It’s not too late to pre-register for this important event – we want each and every person affected, along with family members, friends and professionals, to come out, show your support and lend your voice. We strongly encourage you to pre-register for this event. Registration will also be available onsite at the National Mall.

 

If you are unable to attend the Walk on the Capitol, there are many ways that you can still help and get involved. You can add your name as a supporter of the event at no cost, write your elected official, donate and much more! To learn more and get involved, please click here.

 

If you have any questions, please visit www.walkonthecapitol.com or call (866) 471-2727.

 

We hope to see YOU on Tuesday, June 17 at the National Mall

 

in Washington, DC !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good luck, JoAnne.  Have fun.  I won't be able to attend because I am going off to Western Maryland tomorrow for a week and won't return until June 16th.  I will be doing a lot of walks / runs  / cycling in Western Maryland / West Virginia during the week, so I won't be slouching.  Have fun representing Delaware.  Next year we will bring the event into Delaware. Keep trucking! Rob

Rob, Have fun on your vacation. See you next month at the meeting. I will miss this month for the meeting is the same day as the walk in D.C. I am on vacation the week of June 14th. See you lighter. Joanne