WOMAN Challenge - Press Release Template

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Join the WOMAN Activity Tracker!

19,406 people and 1,263 teams participated in the 2008 WOMAN Challenge!

Here is what others have said about the
WOMAN Challenge!

"I have been in the process of diagnosis with a neurological condition. I am sure I would have quit exercising quite a while ago and been easily able to justify stopping due to the fatigue that I am experiencing. Since I am part of the WOMAN Challenge, I have continued to push myself to exercise daily and keep moving. It is certainly a benefit to my mental and physical health."

2008 Team Showcase

Team Name:
Mountain Climbers

Number of Team Members:
11

Team Member Locations:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia

"We are an ever-growing team of women from across the U.S. that have made a commitment to ourselves and our team mates to succeed in this challenge. We were able to do it in the WOMAN Challenge...and we will continue to do it here. We have a thread on the dwlz message board to provide support and encouragement, and celebrate our accomplishments. Go team Mountain Climbers! A more awesome group of women cannot be found!"

Press Release Template

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[Insert city] - [Insert your organization] is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health in celebrating National Women's Health Week and promoting the 2008 WOMAN Challenge. On [insert date, insert organization] will hold a [insert event or activity i.e. a health fair, free screenings, etc] where women in the community will be able to [insert details about what your event is offering].

National Women's Health Week is a nationwide initiative that calls attention to the importance of women's health. During the week, families, health organizations, businesses, communities, the government and individuals come together to raise awareness about women's health issues and educate women about simple steps they can take for a longer, healthier and happier life. The WOMAN Challenge is a free eight week physical activity challenge, encouraging women and girls to set and achieve personal physical activity goals, appropriate for their lifestyles.

[Insert 2-3 sentences about your organization's event and how it is supporting the WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week]

[Include a quote by spokesperson from your organization, or a local government official]

The WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week both begin on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008. For more information about the WOMAN Challenge and National Women's Health Week, please visit www.womenshealth.gov/woman. To learn more about [insert event name], please visit [insert your web site].

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Content last updated March 24, 2008.

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