September 16, 2006

Members of the Slippery Rock University Physical Education Department F.I.T. Club teamed up with the Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Activity (PANA) for the Highmark Childhood Obesity Summit and Bounce Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.  Andrew Morrison, Gina Holzworth, James Resig, Leann Hastings, Jessica Peconi, Casey Hall, and Dr. Traci Zillifro represented Slippery Rock University on September 16, 2006.  This summit was designed to inspire families to take action against obesity.  The SRU students and faculty presented activities for children using pedometers, heart rate monitors, hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking equipment, and trust building activities.

The Bounce Convention was held to educate the public on different methods to fight childhood obesity.  The summit brought together a variety of stakeholders with diverse perspectives – such as physicians, community leaders, educators and policymakers – to showcase and discuss collaborative solutions. This convention was aimed at uniting communities to make a healthy impact and combat the growing childhood obesity problem.  The convention was free to the public.  The exhibition drew thousands of parents, children, educators, and many other influencers. 

For more information visit:

www.highmarkchildhoodobesitysummit.org