WOMAN Challenge - Media Advisory Template

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19,406 people and 1,263 teams participated in the 2008 WOMAN Challenge!

Here is what others have said about the
WOMAN Challenge!

"I was in a serious car accident last year that left my foot impaired for life. The WOMAN Challenge helped encourage me to get moving again at the slow pace that I needed. I've been able to gradually increase my activity each week!"

2008 Team Showcase

Team Name:
Virginia Beauties

Number of Team Members:
10

Team Member Location:
Virginia

"Our team is made up of phenomenal women from all over Virginia. The common thread is that we have all lost weight through a lot of hard work and dedication. We had different types of weight loss surgery and use our "tool" in conjunction with exercise to meet our goals and gain good health."

MEDIA ADVISORY:

[Insert Organization] National Women's Health Week and Promotes the 5th Annual WOMAN Challenge with [Insert name of event and/or type of event i.e. "Great Beginnings" Health Fair]

[CITY, STATE] - [Insert organization] will hold a [insert event or activity i.e. a health fair, free screenings, etc] for women in the [insert city or town] community. The event is part of the 9th annual National Women's Health Week, coordinated by the Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will promote the 5th annual WOMAN Challenge (Women and girls Out Moving Across the Nation).

National Women's Health Week is a nationwide initiative that calls attention to the importance of women's health. During the week, families, health organizations, businesses, communities, the government and individuals come together to raise awareness about women's health issues and educate women about simple steps they can take for a longer, healthier and happier life. The WOMAN Challenge is a free eight week physical activity challenge, encouraging women and girls to set and achieve personal physical activity goals, appropriate for their lifestyles. The WOMAN Challenge begins on Mother's Day, May 11, to kickoff National Women's Health Week, and ends on July 5, 2008.

WHAT:

[Insert details about your event, including title, and 2-3 sentences on the type of event and what you will be offering]

WHEN:

[Insert details about day and time]

WHERE:

[Insert details about where the event will be held; consider including directions and/or parking information, but keep it to 1-2 lines]

WHO:

[Insert details about your organization and any important people who may be presenting or speaking]

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Content last updated March 24, 2008.

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