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Council member John Burke speaks at the HealthierUS Fitness Challenge at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on May 6, 2006. |
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![Photo of PCPFS Vice Chair Dr. Dot Richardson](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-dotrichardson-thumb.jpg)
Dr. Dot Richardson, PCPFS Vice Chair, gives remarks at the event. |
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![Photo of Dr. John Agwunobi](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-agwunobi-thumb.jpg)
HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi, speaking at the event. |
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![Photo of Dr. Jonathan Perlin, Veteran's Affairs](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-perlin-thumb.jpg)
Dr. Jonathan Perlin, Veteran's Affairs Undersecretary for Health speaking at the event. |
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![Photo of Council member Kirk Bauer](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-bauer-thumb.jpg)
Kirk Bauer, Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA, addresses the audience. |
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![Photo of Janelle George, Office on Disability](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-george-thumb.jpg)
Ms. Janelle George, Office on Disability, presents her remarks to the crowd. |
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![Photo of Melissa Johnson](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-johnsononmicrophone-thumb.jpg)
PCPFS Executive Director, Melissa Johnson, emceeing. |
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![Photo of Denise Austin and other speakers stretching](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-austinandothersstretching-thumb.jpg)
Council member Denise Austin leads attendees and speakers in some stretching exercises. |
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![Photo of the U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeants](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-usmc-thumb.jpg)
The U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeants spoke and demonstrated their fitness routine. |
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![Photo of Denise Austin, John Agwunobi, and Melissa Johnson](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/speakers-austin.agwunobi.johnson-thumb.jpg)
Council member Denise Austin (left), HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi (center), and PCPFS Executive Director Melissa Johnson (right). |
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Group shot - from left to right: HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi; Dr. Jonathan Perlin, Veteran's Affairs Undersecretary for Health; Scott Hogenson, Veteran's Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs; Council member Denise Austin; PCPFS Executive Director, Melissa Johnson; Janelle George, Office on Disability; PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson; PCPFS Chairman, John Burke; Council member Dr. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain; Council member Kirk Bauer. |
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![Photo of Jacqueline Burroughs' workout](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/demo-burroughs-thumb.jpg)
Jackie Burroughs, from the HHS Health and Wellness Center, leads attendees in an exercise routine. |
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![Photo of Madeline Dolente leading a workout](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/demo-madfitness-thumb.jpg)
Madeline Dolente gets some kids from the audience moving with her "Mad Madeline" workout. |
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![Photo of Lisa Wheeler leading a workout](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/demo-wheeler-thumb.jpg)
Lisa Wheeler leads the "Shape Spirited Strength Workout."
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![Photo of Laurent Amzallag](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/demo-amzallag-thumb.jpg)
The "Ya La Workout," lead by Laurent Amzallag. |
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![Photo of the Jazzercise demonstration](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/demo-jazzercise-thumb.jpg)
The Jazzercise demonstration, assisted by Flip, one of the CircusFit mascots. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters exercising](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-exercising-thumb.jpg)
The Harlem Globetrotters working out with one of the on-stage demonstrators. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters demonstrating their basketball tricks](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-withball-thumb.jpg)
The Harlem Globetrotters demonstrate their basketball expertise. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters and the Power Panther mascot](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-exercisingwithpowerpanther-thumb.jpg)
The USDA's Power Panther works out with the Harlem Globetrotters. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters on stage](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-onmicrophone-thumb.jpg)
The Harlem Globetrotters give a motivational speech to the audience. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters giving kids basketball tips](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-withkids-thumb.jpg)
The Harlem Globetrotters give kids from the audience some basketball tips. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters with Melissa Johnson](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-withjohnson-thumb.jpg)
PCPFS Executive Director, Melissa Johnson, with the Harlem Globetrotters. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters with Dr. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-withgreene-chamberlain-thumb.jpg)
The Harlem Globetrotters with Council member Dr. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain. |
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![Photo of the Harlem Globetrotters with Scooby-Doo and the exhibitors from Scooby Snacks](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/globetrotters-withscoobyexibitors-thumb.jpg)
The Harlem Globetrotters pose with Scooby-Doo and the exhibitors from Scooby Snacks. |
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![Photo of mascots from the Cartoon Network](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/mascots-cartoonnetwork-thumb.jpg)
Mascots from the Cartoon Network. |
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![Photo of Screech, the mascot of the Washington Nationals](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/mascots-screech-washingtonnationals-thumb.jpg)
Screech, the mascot of the Washington Nationals. |
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![Photo of Flip, one of the CircusFit mascots from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/mascots-flip-circusfit-thumb.jpg)
Flip, one of the CircusFit mascots from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. |
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![Photo of the Power Panther mascot](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/mascots-powerpanther-eatsmartplayhardcampaign-thumb.jpg)
The USDA's Power Panther, mascot of the "Eat Smart. Play Hard." campaign, greets audience members. |
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![Photo of Scooby Snacks mascot, Scooby-Doo, with a young fan](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/mascots-scoobydoo-thumb.jpg)
Scooby Snacks mascot, Scooby-Doo, poses with a young fan. |
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![Photo of Packy PlayFair, mascot for Always Play Fair, LLC](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/mascots-packyplayfair-thumb.jpg)
Packy PlayFair, mascot for Always Play Fair, LLC. |
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![Photo of the Cartoon Network exhibit.](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/exhibit-cartoonnetwork-thumb.jpg)
The Cartoon Network exhibit area. |
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![Photo of Jazzercise booth](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/booth-jazzercise-thumb.jpg)
The Jazzercise booth. |
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![Photo of the Washington Nationals booth](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/booth-washingtonnationals-thumb.jpg)
The Washington Nationals booth. |
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![Photo of the Trek Bicycles exhibit](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/exhibit-trek-thumb.jpg)
The Trek Bicycles exhibit. |
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![Photo of the Steps Across America exhibit](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/exhibit-stepsacrossamerica-thumb.jpg)
The Steps Across America exhibit. |
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![Photo of one of the U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeants](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/exhibit-usmc-thumb.jpg)
One of the U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeants demonstating a fitness routine. |
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![Photo of Nathaniel Mills with kids](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/exhibit-speedskaterwithkids-thumb.jpg)
Olympic speed skater Nathaniel Mills poses with some young fans attending the event. |
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![Photo of attendees working out](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/attendees-highkicks-thumb.jpg)
The audience gets into a workout by one of the demonstrators. |
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![Photo of person jumping rope](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/attendees-jumprope-thumb.jpg)
An attendee practices her rope jumping skills. |
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![Photo of girl playing with a hula hoop](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/attendees-hulahoop-thumb.jpg)
A young girl shows off her expertise using the hula hoop. |
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![Photo of Melissa Johnson, Dr. John Agwunobi, Dr. Dot Richardson and Denise Austin](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/johnson_agwunobi_richardson_austin-thumb.jpg)
PCPFS Executive Director Melissa Johnson (left) with HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi (center left); PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson (center right); and Council member Denise Austin (right). |
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![Photo of Melissa Johnson, Laurent Amzallag, Denise Austin and Brian Mitchell](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/johnson_amzallag_austin_williams-thumb.jpg)
PCPFS Executive Director Melissa Johnson (left) with Ya La Workout leader Laurent Amzallag (center left), Council member Denise Austin (center right), and former Washington Redskins player Brian Mitchell (right). |
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![Photo of PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson, with a young fan](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/richardson&fan-thumb.jpg)
PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson, poses with a young fan. |
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![Photo of the families honored by the Washington Post's Lean Plate Club](images/fitnesschallenge-05.06.06/squires-leanplateclubfamilies-thumb.jpg)
Families honored by Sally Squires of the Washington Post's Lean Plate Club. |
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