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BLEND is a local coalition taking innovative strides to ensure our kids and families have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging events and activities that increase physical activity and healthy nutritional choices.

We need your support to continue cultivating a healthier generation of children today, so that we will have a healthier Central MN tomorrow.Donate!
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Welcome to BLEND
BLEND (Better Living: Exercise and Nutrition Daily) is a coalition of medical professionals, policy makers, educators, health care advocates, and parents who are committed to improving the health of children in the St. Cloud area by reducing the epidemic of childhood obesity. The project is funded by the CentraCare Health Foundation and partners with a large group of medical, educational and non-profit organizations.

The coalition was initiated in 2006 and has identified four main areas of focus:

  • Physical Activity
  • Nutrition
  • Medical Community
  • Community Engagement

By coordinating resources and programs in each focus area, BLEND is working to make a significant impact on childhood obesity. We have set a BMI (body-mass index) reduction goal over a ten-year timeline.

For detailed information about the individual program components and resources,
contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (BLEND Project Coordinator).
 

Granite City Days - June 26th - June 29th

The festival will run from Thursday thru Sunday, June 26-29.
It will kick off with SCSU Lemonade Art Fair from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the grounds of St. Cloud State University. This includes the presentation of the Mayor’s Rock-On Awards at 7 p.m.

On Friday, June 27, the renowned Liberty Block party will take place from 5 – 9 p.m. at Whitney Park featuring the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Saturday will play host to a 5K and 12K run, the BLEND World Record Bike Parade at Whitney Park, which will be followed by the big parade at 6:30 p.m.

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