City of East St.Louis issued the following announcement on Aug. 7.
September is Childhood Obesity Month! Coach Melody and Lessie Bates Davis are teaming up to bring awareness to this growing epidemic. According to CDC, 1 out of every 5 children ages 6-18 are obese. Grab all the kids you know, get registered, and come out Saturday September 22, 2018.The Family Fun 3K Walk kick off starts @ 10am and walk starts at 11am. Plan to stay and enjoy all the fun activities, music, free food, and more....
Tickets are available on Eventbrite: 2nd Annual Family Fun 3K Walk tickets
*Unable to attend? Please register/sponsor a local child in need
*Register by midnight Sunday SEPTEMBER 2ND to guarantee a FREE T-shirt
*Register with your group, in person, or eventbrite link
*For details about SPONSORSHIP levels or being a VENDOR send a email to coachmelody@unwrapyou.com
*Proceeds benefit the youth at the Lessie Bates Davis Center
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of East St.Louis