Clermont CAN Family Fun 1 Run/Walk

Batavia, OH – Bring the entire family for the third annual Clermont CAN Family Fun 1 Run/Walk on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Spencer Shank Park, 70 Robin Way Dr. in Amelia. This event is sponsored by the Clermont County General Health District and the Clermont Coalition for Activity and Nutrition (CAN). There is no cost to participate in the run/walk; registration begins at 7:30 AM. and the event begins at 8 AM. A health fair will be held from 8:00-10:00 AM. Health screenings will be offered including height, weight and BMI measurements. Wilfert Farmers Market will offer their produce and other products. The Ohio State Extension Office Family Nutrition Program will offer a food demonstration. Green Bean Delivery will provide free fruit for all walk/run participants.

“The Family Fun 1 is a free, one mile run/walk promoting physical activity as a fun way for the entire family to spend time together,” said Clermont CAN coordinator Denise Franer. “Clermont County has so many great local parks which are wonderful places for the entire family to participate in fun, healthy activities.” All members of the family are encouraged to participate; infants to grandparents are welcome!

There will be music and drawings for fabulous prizes for run/walk participants. Raffle prizes include a 20 inch bike and scooter from Kevin’s Bikes and Sales in Sardinia, Ohio and bike helmets from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to be raffled with the bike and scooter. Other prizes include a round of golf for a foursome at The Golf Course at Stonelick Hills, (3) Clermont YMCA one month memberships, Cincinnati Nature Center passes, UC Clermont promotional items, a pet care basket from Family Animal Hospital in Batavia, a crockpot donated by the Batavia YMCA and maple syrup from the Clermont County Park District.

For more event information, call (513) 732-7499 or visit http://www.clermonthealthdistrict.org/FF12013.aspx