(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser along with Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, and Department of Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson will participate in a 1.5 mile walk around the Takoma neighborhood as part of the FitDC citywide initiative. This effort is part of the Mayor’s commitment to a fresh start in health and wellness in the District of Columbia and aims to encourage residents of all eight wards to live healthier lifestyles by linking them to nutrition and physical fitness resources in their communities, including FitDC coaches who can offer guidance on making healthier lifestyle choices. 

 

Mayor Bowser will also discuss the Billion Steps Challenge, a citywide effort that encourages all DC residents to get more active, eat healthier foods and walk one billion steps. Ten FitDC coaches – one per ward, plus a youth and senior coach – continue to encourage participants in the Billion Steps Challenge to take control of their own health by moving more and making healthier choices. 

 

WHO:

Mayor Muriel Bowser

Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd 

DC Department of Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson 

Ward 4 Fit DC Coach Carrye Brown

 

WHEN:

Saturday, October, 10, 2015 at 9 am

 

WHERE:

Takoma Community Center

300 Van Buren St. NW 

Washington, DC 20012

*Metro - Red Line – Takoma Park stop 

 

Press interested in attending the event is asked to RSVP to [email protected].