History Making Obesity Awareness Event Scheduled to Take Place in Washington, DC, on June 17, 2008

Tampa, FL – For the first time ever, individuals affected by obesity will have the opportunity to join together and have their voices heard. On June 17, 2008, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation will host a historic awareness event, the Walk from Obesity – Walk
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Tampa, Fla. – The Walk from Obesity – Walk on the Capitol would like to thank all those who supported the event on June 17, 2008. Thousands of individuals gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to raise awareness of the disease of obesity. Attendees traveled from across the globe to join in the
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Washington, DC – In what was the largest gathering in the history of those affected by obesity, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, yesterday evening to raise awareness of the disease of obesity. Attendees traveled from all over the world to join in the Walk on the Capitol. Ranging from the United
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Tampa, FL – The Walk on the Capitol is proud to announce Caitlin Van Zandt, star of Guiding Light and The Sopranos, as special guest speaker for our National obesity awareness event in Washington, DC. The Walk from Obesity – Walk on the Capitol is a history-making awareness event that will gather thousands of individuals
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the Louisiana Legislature for designating May 12, 2008 as Obesity Awareness Day, and for urging obesity education and prevention in their state. In addition, the resolution states, “Obesity Awareness Day will allow participants to provide education on the public health risks of obesity and to recognize
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the Florida Legislature for recognizing April 10, 2008 as “Obesity Awareness Day.” In addition, the House also declared that leaders have a responsibility to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles for the citizens of this state, including communicating information about healthy diet, the importance of physical activity
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Tampa, FL – The Walk from Obesity is excited to debut the official Walk from Obesity Cookbook. The purpose of this cookbook is to provide readers healthy delectable recipes that will offer their palate a flavorful sense of exquisite taste and nutrition. The proceeds from this cookbook directly benefit the Walk from Obesity. The Walk from
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on the state of Mississippi House of Representatives to withdraw House Bill 282 (HB 282) that discriminates against those affected by obesity by restricting their right to dine in restaurants. The OAC strongly feels that HB 282 is outright discrimination against the population with obesity
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Tampa, Fla. – The Walk from Obesity is proud to announce the formation of the Bryan G. Woodward Community Grant Program. The program was founded to support local initiatives to address the obesity epidemic in cities that host an Obesity Action Coalition and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery(ASMBS) Foundation Walk from Obesity. Only those
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Gainesville, Fla. – This past September and October in 70 cities across the United States, more than 11,000 walkers and donors took part in the Annual Walk from Obesity. From coast to coast, individuals affected by obesity, their family members and friends, healthcare professionals and many others came together and proudly walked to raise awareness
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Nashville, TN – On September 14, 2007, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen declared September 29, 2007 as “Walk to Prevent Obesity Day.” The proclamation details Tennessee’s ranking nationally as sixth in regards to obesity with 28.8 percent of the population considered to have obesity. In addition, it discusses the efforts of the American Society for Metabolic
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Tampa, FL – On Saturday, September 29, 2007, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) are set to host the 2007 Tampa Bay “Walk from Obesity” at Westfield Citrus Park in Tampa, Fla. This weekend, in more than 70 cities across the United States, those affected by
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