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Program provides incentives for families to get out and get active
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Partners include Coca-Cola, Upstate Parent Magazine and CVS
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Participants can win prizes for healthier lifestyles
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Program challenges South Carolina residents to exercise 3 million
minutes
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2015--
For the second year consecutive year in an effort to promote healthy,
active lifestyles, Coca-Cola is partnering with Upstate Parent magazine
and CVS in an 8-week program in which South Carolina residents are
challenged to get out and get active!
To participate and be eligible to win prizes, residents need to sign up
at myfitfamilychallenge.com.
Based on participation, families earn points for a chance to win prizes
during the 8-week challenge period, May 5-June 29. To help promote the
Fit Family Challenge, Coca-Cola has invested more than $125,000 on the
program’s implementation.
Participants can also find support via blogs, expert advice, wellness
tips and information on free exercise classes through the Upstate Parent
website www.upstateparent.com.
“Upstate Parent knows that a critical component to happy, healthy kids
is daily exercise and proper nutrition,” said Emily Scurry, marketing
brand manager of Upstate Parent. “And that’s why we’re so excited to
participate again in the Fit Family Challenge because it brings this
important message to families throughout South Carolina in a fun and
engaging way.”
“The Fit Family Challenge is just one more example from The Coca-Cola
Company that shows our commitment to dealing with today’s important
issues. We believe that to seriously address obesity, there needs to be
an open and honest dialogue, coupled with a comprehensive approach
toward promoting nutrition and physical exercise,” said Alison Patient,
sr. director, corporate affairs, Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Consolidated. “In 2014, more than 10,000 South Carolinians participated
in the Fit Family Challenge logging more than 2.6 million minutes of
activity. In 2015 we’re challenging South Carolina residents of all ages
to increase their commitment to a healthy active lifestyle by exercising
more than 3 million minutes.”
“CVS/pharmacy is committed to helping people on their path to better
health, so we are pleased to support the Fit Family Challenge by raising
awareness about the importance of exercise, a well-balanced diet and
getting enough rest,” said David Purdy, area vice president,
CVS/pharmacy.
“A healthy lifestyle starts with proper nutrition and daily exercise,”
said Rozalynn Goodwin, vice president for community engagement for the
South Carolina Hospital Association. “The South Carolina Hospital
Association applauds and supports the Fit Family Challenge brought to
you by Upstate Parent and Coca-Cola as this program helps to raise
awareness of this critical issue.”
Charlotte-based Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is the nation’s
largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, selling a broad portfolio of
beverages that fit every activity and lifestyle.
Learn more about Coca-Cola Consolidated at www.cokeconsolidated.com,
and be sure to follow us on Facebook,
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and Instagram!
## Upstate Parent Fit Family Challenge brought to you by Coca-Cola ##
Source: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Alison Patient, 704-905-6684
Alison.Patient@ccbcc.com