FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Hines
July 1, 2015 chines@cassiehinesshoescancer.org
CHSCF Race In These Shoes Receives Pure Michigan FITness Endorsement
The Governor’s Council endorses local event
Shelby Twp, Mich. – The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation have endorsed The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation 4th Annual Race In These Shoes as a quality physical activity event through the Pure Michigan FITness Series endorsement program.
The event is being held on September 19, 2015 at Stony Creek Metropark. For more info about the 4th annual Race In These Shoes visit the CHSCF website
The Pure Michigan FITness Series program endorses local, regional and statewide events that are consistent with the Governor’s Council and the Michigan Fitness Foundation mission to promote healthy choices while offering a physical activity event that is open to all participants, regardless of skill level or age. Race In These Shoes leads by example in providing a safe, healthy physical activity event for Michigan residents.
“By endorsing local events, we have the opportunity to highlight the positive impact of incorporating physical activity into your daily life,” says Mike Maisner, Vice President of Active Communities. “Pure Michigan FITness events promote physical activity for individuals and communities while providing a fun way for us all to get moving.”
Have your event endorsed by Pure Michigan FIT. Any organization hosting a physical activity event can fill out an endorsement application. Some criteria taken into consideration include the safety and well-being of participants, qualifications of event organizers and officials, proper emergency procedures and maximum participation opportunities.
For more information about the Governor’s Council’s endorsement program, please visit www.michiganfitness.org/pure-michigan-fitness-series.
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