Message from the Director
Lots of exciting stuff coming up. The Tulane Prevention Research Center is hosting two community events and we look forward to seeing you there.
The Movin' for LIFE 9th Ward Family Health Fair will be held at St. Mary of the Angels Church Gym, 3501 N. Miro St., New Orleans LA, on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 10 am to 3 pm. Movin' for LIFE is encouraging families to come and have fun, learn about healthy eating, experience some taste-testings, dance to music played by a DJ, engage in activity courses, and play games for prizes. THERE IS NO ADMISSION FEE. There will be a very nice door prize, though. We are anticipating that having a really fun time can be associated with healthy living.
The other event is the Movin' for LIFE 9th Ward 5K Run/Walk starting and finishing at Oliver Bush Playground and Park, 2500 Caffin Ave., New Orleans LA. This event will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 8 am to 12 pm. AND THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE. We are going to be steppin' out to kick off the run/walk with the Treme Brass Band, and then a DJ will take over for some nice entertainment, food, drinks, and general fun at the post-race party. By promoting intergenerational physical activity, we will be giving special awards to anyone registering for the run/walk with at least two generations from their family and other special awards for those with three generations from their family. Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient activities for healthy living, and we are looking forward to having a great time.
Laissez le bons temps rouler!
For more information about both events, visit movin4life.org.
Carolyn C. Johnson, PhD, FAAHB
Director, Tulane Prevention Research Center
June 2017
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