PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO ALL DST CHAPTERS
July 21, 2009
CONTACT:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - National Headquarters –Program Planning and Development- 1707 New Hampshire, NW - Washington, DC - 20009
202 986-2400.
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC
50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE PARTNERSHIP
NATIONAL TEAM: DST2013
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is committed to supporting “Healthy Lifestyles for the Family.” Each member of the sorority is encouraged to actively participate in the promotion of health and wellness.
"We see this as an opportunity to engage our members, their families and the community in our pursuit to wellness for all. The best way for all people to ensure wellness is to exercise, manage their diet and get the appropriate health screenings" said…..Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre, National President. "
Healthy Lifestyles for the Family: Preserving the Mind, Body and Spirit” will focus on raising awareness on chronic illnesses in African American families such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. All chapters are encouraged to implement a Lose to Win! Family Healthy Lifestyle Weight and Nutrition Challenge. The third component of the Physical and Mental Health thrust is mental disorders in the African-American community. “My Cry in the Dark” is a campaign designed to elevate awareness of mental health disorders that African-American families face.
Understanding the urgent need to become physically active, Delta Sigma Theta will continue its partnership with the 50Million Pound Challenge. To date, Delta Sigma Theta has formed 210 teams. We are encouraging ALL MEMBERS to sign-up TODAY!. Our goal is to realize 5,000 members by August 16, 2009 . Please join the DST2013 national team by logging on to www.50millionpoundchallenge.com.
We encourage you individually and collectively to meet this Family Healthy Lifestyle challenge.
For more information about the Healthy Lifestyle for the Family, please contact us via .
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