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500 Mile Club |
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Youth Program Director Bill DaPonte of the Diabetes Association has teamed up with the St. Michael School to run a daily fitness program. The Feelin' Good Mileage Club challenges students to log a total of 500 miles by walking for 20 minutes each day after lunch. Participants are eligible to enter a drawing for a new bicycle at the end of the year. The classroom with the highest mileage is also treated to a pizza party. Though the project was initially designed to target children who are at risk of developing diabetes, it involves all students in vigorous activity so everyone benefits. |
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Environment and Recreation |
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| Priority Sub-Area: |
2, B) Increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults |
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Goal: |
To provide a vigorous physical fitness activity for children of St. Michael School. |
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Method(s): |
The program challenges children to walk every day for 20 minutes. |
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The program runs during the winter months of the school year when outdoor recreation is limited. |
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| Indicators: |
Student and teacher involvement in the program |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By advocating for this type of program in all schools. |
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| Contact Information: |
Bill DaPonte, Diabetes Association Program Director, 508-672-5671 or by e-mail at bdapontedia@earthlink.net |
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