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Past Events

OCT07

14th Biennial Conference for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc

(Hyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street) October 7-11 is the 14th Biennial Conference for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc.  There will be a 50 Million Pound Challenge booth onsite to provide information and register visito...
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SEP12

Challenge Walk Off

(East Broad and 32nd Streets (Chimborazo Park)) 1st Annual Challenge Walk Off Events September 12 marks the first Annual Walk Off event. More than 16 cities across the nation will host a walk to jumpstart their journey towards good health and well...
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AUG09

79th Grand Chapter Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

(Marriott Wardman Park 2600 Woodley Road) August 4-9 is the national convention for Kappa Alpha Psi.  The 50 Million Pound Challenge will be one of the title sponsors of the convention.  There will be 50 Million Pound Challenge heal...
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AUG04

79th Grand Chapter Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

(Marriott Wardman Park2600 Woodley Road) August 4-9 is the national convention for Kappa Alpha Psi.  The 50 Million Pound Challenge will be one of the title sponsors of the convention.  There will be 50 Million Pound Challenge heal...
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AUG02

32nd National Conclave of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc

(Deauville Beach Resort) July 28-August 2 is the national convention for Iota Phi Theta.  The 50 Million Pound Challenge will be one of the title sponsors of the convention.  There will be a 50 Million Pound Challen...
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News

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NOV10

MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA CALLS ON ANGELENOS TO GET FIT


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NOV02

AMERICA BATTLES OBESITY, DROPPING FIVE MILLION POUNDS!


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SEP21

FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY TAKES OFF! 16 MAYORS AND MORE THAN 80 CITIES TAKE STEPS TOWARD WELLNESS


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AUG17

SIXTEEN MAYORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTNER WITH DR. IAN SMITH AND CHALLENGE THEIR COMMUNITIES TO FIGHT OBESITY


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AUG06

AMERICA TAKES ON THE CHALLENGE TO FIGHT OBESITY


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OCT07

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & Fun

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & FunChallenge teams launched for nine fall football Classics, fans can score own fitness goals, wi...
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SEP29

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams Up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & Fun

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams Up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & Fun National health initiative joins county health officials to host day of free activities at B...
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JUN13

NBA All-Star and Olympic Athlete LeBron James Joins Dr. Ian Smith to Challenge Cleveland

Who:      LeBron James, Dr. Ian Smith, local leaders and you   What:     To kick off the Cleveland City Challenge, LeBron     ...
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JUN10

The Ebony/JET Weight-Loss Challenge is moving forward

Dr. Ian, State Farm and EbonyJet.com present the inspiring journeys of 5 real families seeking to lose weight and create smarter, healthier lives. In the months ahead, you can follow their progress.
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MAY07

The Challenge Kicks off 2nd Year – Tops 2 Million Pounds Lost, Half a Million Gain Healthier Lives

Free Health Initiative offers New Tools, Teams to help People Take off Pounds, Take Control of Health, Make it Your ChallengeChicago –“Give up the pounds, not the fight,” The 50 Million Pound Challeng...
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