The Energize Your Life Challenge is a community health improvement initiative targeting all ages. The goal of this challenge is to motivate everyone be active, eat smart, get up & out and be connected.

Throughout 2008, you will earn chances for monthly drawings in reward for participating in Energize Your Life approved events. The more events you participate in, the more chances to win a prize. You will also accumulate points for participating. At the end of the year you can submit your points to the group of your choice. Grand prizes will be awarded to the group with the most points in each of the following categories: Worksite, Faith-Based, and School.

Approved Events from January - December 2008

The following is a list of the events that have been approved to date. Events will be added throughout the year and posted on the website.

Food, Fitness & Fun - University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Healthy Eating for Diabetes & Weight Management - University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Open Your Heart: Opportunities to Help - Volunteers
Win Big By Losing - Western Maryland Health System Wellness Center
Bowl for Kids Sake - Big Brothers Big Sisters
Healthy Kids Day - Riverside YMCA
March for Babies - March of Dimes
Walk 'N Roll - Family Junction
Ride the Allegheny Highlands Trail - Rotary Club of Maryland & Western Maryland Wheelmen
Home Gardening - University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Relay for Life - American Cancer Society
Rocky Gap Triathlon - Riverside YMCA
Swimming - Cumberland Recreation & Parks
Bike Safety - University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Day of Caring and Sharing - County United Way
Great Allegany Run - Queen City Striders
Good Eats - Frostburg State University
Stress Toolbox - WMHS Wellness Center
A Gift for Yourself: Mind, Body & Spirit - Riverside YMCA & University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Bell Ringing - Salvation Army

For more details, please visit our website at:
www.chips-allegany.org
Or
Call the WMHS Wellness Center
301-759-9355