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Here is what others have said about the WOMAN Challenge! "I entered the WOMAN Challenge and completed it and was excited to see that I would be able to continue with the WOMAN Activity Tracker. I have gotten addicted to counting steps and because of that I'm more active. The first thing I do before crawling out of bed is grab my pedometer and start counting the minute I hit the floor. I keep track of my steps on another site also and since Mar. 2 of this year I've logged over 600 miles. This challenge is the best. I've even got my husband to start walking again. Thanks for these challenges!"
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19,406 people and 1,263 teams participated in the 2008 WOMAN Challenge!
2008 Team Showcase Team Name: B.E.S.T. Friends Number of Team Members: 14 Team Member Locations: California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington "B.E.S.T. better known as the Better Eaters Support Team are a group of women who have all had hysterectomies and became friends online to support each other in the quest of eating better and exercising more to support each other in creating optimum health, lose weight, stay healthy and have fun. We are enjoying the challenge because it is something we can do together even though none of us live in the same state. Go B.E.S.T. you ROCK!!!!!!"

Press Release Template

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Contact: [Insert contact name, phone and e-mail]

[Insert date]

[Insert city] - [Insert your organization] is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health in celebrating National Women's Health Week and promoting the 2008 WOMAN Challenge. On [insert date, insert organization] will hold a [insert event or activity i.e. a health fair, free screenings, etc] where women in the community will be able to [insert details about what your event is offering].

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.

[Insert 2-3 sentences about your organization's event and how it is supporting the WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week]

[Include a quote by spokesperson from your organization, or a local government official]

The WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week both begin on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008. For more information about the WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week, please visit www.womenshealth.gov/woman. To learn more about [insert event name], please visit [insert your web site].

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Content last updated March 24, 2008.