Contact:
Dianne Blaydes, Public Health Promotion, 612-348-7550
Maria Elena Baca, Communications, 612-348-7865
Get stepping for better health
Any time in April, Hennepin County residents and visitors can sign up for the 8th annual Step to It Challenge.
The Step To It Challenge is a fun, four-week physical activity campaign to get people moving toward a fitter spring and summer.
In Hennepin County, 24 communities compete for three awards:
Most Active Community
Highest total number of steps accumulated throughout the challenge
Most Active Residents
Highest average number of steps per participant
Most Actively Engaged Community
Highest percentage of the population participating in the Challenge
Individual awards
The top steppers older than and younger than 65 from each community also will receive two tickets to a Minnesota Twins home game. The Twins are partnering with the county to promote the Step To It Challenge.
Register or learn more:
www.steptoit.org
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