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 Katherine Cosgrove Van Horn, representing PCPFS, gave a  presentation on childhood obesity to physical education teachers from the Blue Valley School District in Kansas. She also represented PCPFS at an event hosted by the Roeland Park Walmart to promote a day of health for the community. |
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 Denise Austin joined Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General, at the 3rd National Prevention Summit, where they presented the awards at the Secretary’s Innovation in Prevention 2005 Awards Luncheon, held on October 24, 2005, in Washington, D.C. |
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 Council member Dr. Dot Richardson and PCPFS executive director Melissa Johnson attended the White House Conference on Helping America’s Youth, held at Howard University on October 27, 2005, in Washington D.C. Hosted by the First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, the conference brought together educators, faith-based and community leaders, researchers, students and parents, who shared stories of programs and methods that are working to make a positive difference in the lives of children. The purpose of the conference was to encourage researchers, educators and private foundations to develop ways to measure the success of their many programs, since results are key to determining what works best and makes positive differences in children’s lives. Following the conference, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a reception at the White House. |
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 Council member John Burke was a guest speaker at the evening reception of the Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), Second Healthy Schools Summit, held September 27-28, 2005, in Washington, DC. Over 550 participants attended, including State Team delegates, Partner Steering Committee members, and national experts in education, fitness and children’s health. The Summit theme, ‘Raising the Bar,’ addressed new challenges and, therefore, new opportunities in the fight against childhood obesity. Other distinguished speakers included Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Duane Alexander, MD, Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent, was a keynote speaker and moderated a candid panel discussion among representatives of industry, government, education, health and philanthropy. PCPFS executive director Melissa Johnson participated in the panel. PCPFS staff members Chris Spain, Jane Wargo, and Janice Meer attended the conference. |
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