The Mayor’s Funky Fitness Fiesta

For immediate release
Contact: Amy B. Ferguson 299-7175 or
Leslie Paull 722-1295

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Who:1,200 children ages 5 13 from NORD summer camps
City of New Orleans Health Department
Step Together New Orleans
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living
Special appearance—Team Turtle characters

What: The Mayors Funky Fitness Fiesta, a day of fun and learning about fitness and healthy life choices

9:00 10:00 Warm-up with Sheila St. James
10:00 11:00 Workout with Urban Funk Factory
11:00 11:15Mayor Nagin greeting
12:15Performance by Collage
12:45 2:00Anti-tobacco rap contest hosted by Wild Wayne of WQUE

When:Friday, June 18, 2004
9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Where:Radisson New Orleans Hotel
1500 Canal Street

How:Workout games, music, poetry, contests

Why:Teaching young people how to make healthy choices about food, exercise and tobacco leads to better health when they are adults.

CONTACT:
Amy B. Ferguson 299-7175
or
Leslie Paull 722-1295