Margaret C. Rivello, Team Leader

Activate Chester County
Steering Committee

October 27, 2006

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Activate Chester County is a collaborative effort committed to fostering healthy lifestyles by changing the culture and environment within Chester County.

Chester County residents are motivated toward healthy living.

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Move More

Eat Smart

Create a Supportive Environment

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• July 2004 - YMCA of the USA's Activate America
• February 2005 - First Countywide Summit
• December 2005 - Pioneering Healthy Communities Summit
• May 2006 - Activate Chester County Summit

• Twin Valley
• Phoenixville
• Lionville/Downingtown
• Upper Main Line
• Coatesville
• West Chester
• Kennett Square
• Southern Chester County

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• Personal Fitness Tracker
• Activate Calendar/News
• How to Move More, Eat Smart
• Calculate Your Body Mass Index
• Become a Community Partner
• Web Resources

• "Super" Steps Walking Challenge
• Website Challenges
• Healthy Kids Day
• H.I.P. Kids
• Chester County Human Resources Association
• Communities on the Move Walk
• Most Active Legislator
• Local Parks & Walking Trails
• National Park Service's Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program

Wesley Alles, Ph.D.
Stamford University School of Medicine

Mayor of Kennett Square
Superintendent of Schools, Avon Grove School District
Chester County Hospital
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry
Independence Blue Cross
Environmental/Community Planner
La Comunidad Hispana
PA Advocates for Nutrition & Activity (PANA)
West Chester University
Brandywine Health Foundation
United Way of Chester County
Chester County Cares
YMCAs

For More Information

Contact
Margaret C. Rivello

610.344.6233
mrivello@chesco.org