Last updated: 29th March 2004

According to a Mar. 9th news release, "U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson endorsed the first-ever National Walk to Work Day initiative on April 2nd. With obesity and poor physical fitness rapidly catching up to tobacco as the leading cause of death, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the not-for profit America On the Move (AOM) and Prevention magazine have formed a partnership to help reverse these sobering trends.

"National Walk to Work Day will take place on Friday April 2 as part of AOM's launch of twelve state affiliates, Prevention magazine's April issue devoted to the healthy benefits of walking, and a joint APMA/Prevention announcement of America's Best Walking Cities. At today's ceremony in the nation's capitol, Thompson endorsed the initiative for launching much needed awareness across the country. 'The science continues to show that walking just 30 minutes a day can have a real, positive effect on your health,' says Thompson. 'I'm encouraging every American to walk to work on Friday, April 2. For those of you who live too far away to walk to work, find another time to walk during the day. Walk before work, walk after work, walk during your lunch break. Just by taking a few simple steps we can all live healthier, happier, longer lives.'..."

Resources:

America on the Move: www.AmericaOntheMove.org/
Prevention Magazine: www.prevention.com/