North Birmingham Times

Our local SNAP-Ed asked us to share this information with you:

Almost 29% of all Alabamians are physically inactive, meaning they don’t do any physical activity or exercise outside of their normal jobs. This is linked to higher rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and increased risk of death. Low-income families are more likely to be inactive and suffer adverse health outcomes.

To combat these issues, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is proud to announce the launch of Move Alabama, a collaboration between SNAP-Ed and EFNEP at Auburn University. This community physical activity challenge provides the chance to get up and moving with your friends, family, and neighbors while exploring your community! From March 1st through April 30th, you will have the chance to complete up to 25 challenges and be entered for the chance to win fun prizes. A public Facebook group is available to all participants to learn more about healthy eating and active living, as well as connect with others completing the challenge. There will be chances to win prizes through this group as well!

Beginning March 1st, participant logs can be picked up from the Marion County Extension office located at 372 7th Ave SW, Hamilton, Alabama or downloaded from the Move Alabama Facebook Page. You will work together with your family, friends, and/or community to check off as many challenges as you can! Take a photo of your log and email the photo to movealabama@auburn.edu to be entered to win local prizes.  Send your completed logs by May 3, 2023, for a chance to win. Those who have completed at least 20 of the 25 challenges will be entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes! Also, keep an eye out on the Journal Record each week and the Marion County Alabama Extension Office Facebook page for Pop Up Challenge details and an opportunity to win extra prizes!

It's time to Move Alabama!

Original source can be found here.