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I attended Walk from Obesity event in Wilmington, NC. This event was a great event to get involved and help support our community. The event raised 12,915 dollars. There were 100 participants. Walk from Obesity event was a day to make a difference in the lives of people fighting the disease of obesity (About the ASMBS Foundation, 2013). At the event participants walked for the cause and gave donations. Free T-shirts were offered for participants and people who gave donations.
The reason why I wanted to attend Walk form Obesity event was because I am also a person fighting the obesity disease. I want to improve my health and live a healthier lifestyle. I also have family members and friends who are obese and have this health problem. This was a cause I was willing to help support and go out in the community to learn how to fight the disease and ways to reduce obesity. This event was a great uplifting support system for people fighting obesity disease. I talked to many people at the event, a representative at Anytime Fitness, PA physicians, and a sales representative for Fusion Complete Nutrition. …show more content…

There are two locations in Wilmington, NC. One location is located on New Centre Drive. Another location is at Fulton Station. Anytime Fitness is a 24 hour all day/everyday fitness center. The fitness gym has treadmills, personal training, aerobics, free weights and racks, exercise cycles and tanning beds. Tara Bankley the manager is offering a $32.99 per month spring special for new members. Also, the manager gave me and my friend a 7 day pass to workout at the gym. This opportunity with help me to begin working out to lose weight. The gym is offering a free group fitness training for

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