Mayor Leads Walk Through History in Challenge to Boost Physical Activity Nationwide
Kane County Connects Staff 9/6/2022 9:00AM
Mayor Jeff Schielke is joining more than 60 other
mayors in a nationwide
initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke by encouraging residents
to get up and get moving. Schielke announced a Walk Through History, the
city’s first Move with the Mayor event in a series of physical activity
offers aimed to foster community and lower
the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Schielke
will lead Batavians of all ages and fitness levels on a walk through
downtown Batavia, highlighting
locations of historical moments that link Batavia to the Academy Award,
Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Charles Lindbergh, Buzz Aldrin
and the Moon landing, and more.
“Being
physically active can have numerous benefits, such as reducing the risk
of heart disease and
stroke,” Schielke said. “Walking around your community is a great way to
get moving. And learning about our town’s rich history may inspire you
to explore parts of our town while you get exercise.”
Heart
disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing over 655,000
people each year. Healthy
diets, living smoke-free, and increased physical activity, such as
walking, can help prevent death from heart disease, said John Clymer,
executive director of the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke
Prevention, the organization behind the national Move
with the Mayor challenge.
Move with the Mayor, A Walk Through History starts at 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N.
Island Ave. Schielke will lead walkers to various historical locations,
sharing his Batavia history knowledge along the way. The walk will be
approximately 2 miles roundtrip. Light refreshments will be served.
To reserve your free spot on the walking tour, please visit cityofbatavia.net/MWM,
or email MWM@cityofbatavia.net, or call 630-454-2000.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR HEART DISEASE & STROKE PREVENTION & MOVE WITH THE MAYOR
The
National
Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention
brings together the most dynamic and diverse organizations in
cardiovascular health, providing a forum and outlet for
organizations to amplify their voices. an independent non-profit,
501(c)(3), a voluntary health organization. To learn more, visit
www.nationalforum.org.
Mayors use Move
with the MayorTM
to encourage residents to protect and improve their health
and to make their communities more active and accessible. Mayors are
using Move with the Mayor messaging, policy recommendations, and other
tools to empower and protect community members from COVID-19 and improve
cardiovascular health and health equity.
Source: City of Batavia media release
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