Over 275 participants came out and signed-up for the Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge on Tuesday night. Individuals and teams will have 90 days to lose all the weight they can. DeKalb Community Hospital will be providing support groups, nutrition classes, and local discounts along the way to make losing weight easier. The individuals or teams with the highest percentage of body weight lost by July 23rd will receive cash prizes and will be named the Ultimate Weight Loss Champions. The Dekalb County winner will go head-to-head against the Cannon County Champion as the County Mayors, Mike Foster and Mike Gannon reveal the winning county champ at the DeKalb County Fair on Friday, July 26th at 7pm.
“This is a great way to get our community thinking about healthy choices, getting active and beating Cannon County in the process,” County Mayor, Mike Foster smiles, “Every time you look at a dinner roll, put it down, and think of how happy we will be to bring home that trophy! I can’t wait to see the look on Mike Gannon’s face when DeKalb County wins.”
“Our hospital was so pleased with the wonderful turnout to support the challenge. Hundreds of people across DeKalb and Cannon Counties will be making healthy choices, getting active and supporting each other,” said Sue Conley – CEO of DeKalb Community Hospital and Stones River Hospital, “We would like to personally thank Pat Ford of Smithville Subway for partnering with us and encourage other local restaurants to do the same. It’s more fun when we lose the weight together.”
The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge is sponsored by DeKalb Community Hospital, The Smithville Review, WJLE 101.7FM, WJLE.com, Subway Fresh Fit Menu and other local participating restaurants. To find out how your business can be a part of the challenge, contact Director – Shan Burklow sburklow@dchtn.com
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