"In support of Student Nutrition Programs in Waterloo Region"
Take the challenge - March 2, 2012
What is Live Free?
The Live Free Campaign is a simple promise to live FREE of something (anything ofyour choice) for one day, FRIDAY March 2, 2012. Then encourage your family, friends and associates to make a donation to your campaign in support of the Student Nutrition Programs here in Waterloo Region.
Take the challenge and register today!
These are the startling facts:
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One in ten children arrive at school without breakfast, snack or lunch to sustain them throughout an entire school day
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40% of food bank recipients in Waterloo Region are children
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Childhood obesity has tripled since 1981 due to poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyles and not accessing healthy foods
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31% of grade 4 students do not eat breakfast and by high school, increases to 62%
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This will be the first generation of children born after the year 2000 expected to not outlive their parents
PLEASE NOTE:
All funds raised in Waterloo Region, stay in Waterloo Region and assist children and youth in our shared communities.
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All funds raised in Waterloo Region, stay in Waterloo Region and assist children and youth in our shared communities.