Earth Day Run
BLEND is proud to collaborate with the Earth Day Run events to continue to promote health and fitness in our community. The BLEND Kids Health and Fitness Expo and the BLEND 1k Youth Run are held at the St. Cloud State University’s Halenback Hall Fieldhouse on Earth Day Weekend.
Pictures from the 2012 Earth Day Run BLEND Events!
Photographs courtesy of Mike Doyle - Doyle Photo
2012 BLEND Kids Health & Fitness Expo
Friday, April 20, 2012 from 2-7PM – Halenback Hall Fieldhouse. Packed with interactive, engaging, and fun activities for all ages – kids and families can move from station to station to learn about and participate in many physical activities games. From a 50′ obstacle course to making hula hoops, BLEND promises a great time for the entire family. View flyer!
Physical Activity Stations:
- YMCA – Family Fitness Activities
- North Crest Gymnastics and Dance – Inflatable Obstacle Course
- Girl Scouts – Parachute Games and Fun
- Evolution Tae Kwon Do – Martial Arts
- Scheels – Bike Station and Helmet Fitting
- North Crest Gymnastics and Dance – Hip Hop Dance
- AHA Jump Rope For Heart Team – Double Dutch Jump Rope
- The Home Depot – Hula Hoops. Thank you to The Home Depot Foundation for giving BLEND a grant to purchase materials to construct hundreds of hula hoops to give away to kids attending the BLEND Expo!
BLEND also provides an area to promote healthy eating - we call it the Nutrition Zone. Graciously sponsored by Coborn’s Inc., BLEND is able to provide samples of healthy foods from the various food groups. BLEND also promotes NuVal®, the Nutritional Scoring System found at all Coborn’s grocery stores, to encourage families to “trade-up” for better nutrition.
2012 BLEND 1k Youth Run
Friday, April 20, 2012 6PM – Kids 12 and under can participate in the 1k fun run. Each participant will receive a 2012 BLEND 1K commemorative t-shirt, a decorative pair of shoelaces, and medal. Scholarships are available – contact Jodi Gertken at: gertkenj@centracare.com. Pre-registration is required – register today! The BLEND 1k Youth Run is the kick-off event for the 2012 BLEND Fit Kids Club Series!
Volunteer!
BLEND is always looking for volunteers to support our efforts and local events. If you, your family, or place of employment are interested in volunteering with BLEND at the 2012 Earth Day – BLEND Kids Health and Fitness Expo, please fill out a volunteer application here! BLEND staff will contact you about opportunities available. All volunteers who work two or more hours will receive a BLEND t-shirt.
