Shrink-a-thon Raises $1489 for Canadian Diabetes Association

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Contact:  Sheila Dancho

Email:  sdancho@mts.net

Phone:  204-266-3066

 

Fall SHRINK-A-THON Huge Success

 

The first ever SHRINK-a-thon in Canada to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Associate wrapped up on Nov 28 at the Louis Riel Library in Winnipeg.  All 13 participants made a difference for the Canadian Diabetes Association by losing weight and receiving pledges during a 10 week  SHRINK-A-Thon.  Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in Canada.  More than 2 million Canadians have the disease and an estimated 5 million – 15 per cent of the country’s population – are pre-diabetic.  An increasing number of them are young adults and children.  Something needs to be done to change the situation and create awareness hence a SHRINK-A-Thon.

 

A SHRINK-A-Thon operates much like a “walk-a-thon” only instead of “walking” participants shed excess pounds.  Picture children trying to raise money for their school, as they ask neighbors to pledge 50 cents for every lap they walk, but now instead of children, think of adults working in teams to lose weight while supporting the Canadian Diabetes Association.    

 

The participants received training from professional weight loss coaches and a certified personal trainer on what they call the “four legs of success” that contribute to long-term permanent weight loss. To learn more about the weight loss program readers can go to:  www.HealthyWeightLossForYou.NET

 

Every participant lost weight and felt great.  Kyle Bloss lost the greatest % of body weight.  Her winning-losing stats are: 19 pounds (10.5% of her body weight), 2% body fat and a total of 13 inches.   Kyle said, “I found the information provided throughout the Shrink-A-Thon very useful, as well as usable (user friendly). I think what helped me most was the journaling as it forced me think about every food choice and made me very aware of the portion sizes I had been eating. There was also a great benefit to being part of a group sharing a common goal and finding support within the group. “

 

The group raised an incredible $1489 for the Canadian Diabetes Associate with the top fund raiser being Kim Liban personally raising $400.

 

The next 10 week SHRINK-a-thon program will start on Jan 9, 7 – 9:30, at the Louis Riel Library.   To pre-register or for additional information call toll free 1-877-260-6636 or email:  shrink-a-thon@mymts.net