Ten Young People Honored As Champions Of Health And Wellness In Their Communities, USA

Main Category: Public Health
Article Date: 21 Dec 2007 - 2:00 PDT

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Del Monte Foods and Do Something named the ten winners of the Del Monte Do Something Good for You! Grants. This Fall, hundreds of young people from across the country submitted their healthy living ideas and programs designed to educate kids and families on how they can lead healthier, more active lives.

Hailing from seven different states and ranging from ages 6 to 25, the ten winners will receive a $2,500 Good for You! Grant to help them expand their healthy living program in their community.

"Strong body, strong mind, strong community," said Do Something CEO Nancy Lublin. "If you want to change the world, you've got to start with yourself. Major kudos to these ten amazing world changers who not only want to help themselves, but help their friends, family and neighbors live a more healthy lifestyle."

"It is an honor to recognize these impressive young people for their dedication to healthy living in our communities," said Richard G. Wolford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Del Monte Foods. "From fitness trails for the whole family, including pets, to nutrition education for students and athletes, the projects these young people are creating truly embody the Del Monte vision of nourishing families and enriching lives every day. Congratulations to the ten deserving winners."

The ten winners of Del Monte Do Something Good for You! Grants are:

- Lizzie Marie, 6, Woodstock GA - Tasty Tidbits: Education Today for a Healthier Tomorrow… Created a series of cooking shows for airing in hospitals to teach nutrition and healthy cooking

- Tyler Burdick, 16, Flint Hill, VA - Rappahannock Country Fitness Trail… Working to construct a fitness trail with fitness stations to help local residents get fit

- Theresa Yost, 25, Morristown, NJ - Get Moving/Get Healthy with Food and Fitness Ambassadors… Program trains local teens to teach fun, hands-on lessons that focus on healthy lifestyles to local 4th graders

- Jacqueline Rotman, 16, Santa Barbara, GA - Everybody Dance Now… Free dance classes for underprivileged youth to give them chance to exercise, set goals and have fun

- Sandie Walker, 24, York, PA - Healthy Eating Program for Lady Bearcat Basketball… Provides inner-city school athletes with healthy food choices for their busy and active lifestyles

- Bryan Devore, 21, Denton, TX - Start Caring Wellness, Inc.… Five-week fitness camps provide safe, fun environment for adults and kids to live healthy through teamwork and commitment

- Devin Clevenger, 17, Chapel Hill, TN - The Party Veggies… Created a colorful and engaging program for school-age children to learn about healthy living and nutrition

- Sarah Krull, 23, Chicago, IL - Healthy Kids, Healthy Planet… Programs develops lessons on topics such as 'Your Are What You Eat,' 'Journey of Your Food,' and more while building an interactive garden

- Christine Douglas, 11, Allison Park, PA - Fun with Fitness and Freggies… Christine's Girl Scout troop will produce DVD's featuring exercise routines and nutrition tips aimed at young children

- Kathryn Klock, 17, Newton, KS - User Friendly Weight Room… Project aims to open the door to a healthy lifestyle for students not on sports teams by building an exercise room with trainers at school

Do Something makes it possible for teenagers to change the world. The organization leverages communication technologies to enable millions of teens to convert their energy and ideas into action.

To learn more about the Del Monte Do Something Good for You! Grant winners, log on to http://www.dosomething.org.

About Do Something

Do Something is a not for profit internet company. We believe young people have the power to make a difference. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation do-ers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. Listen up, speak out, and take action at http://www.dosomething.org.

About Del Monte Foods

Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest and most well known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market, generating more than $3.4 billion in net sales in fiscal 2007. With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte(R), StarKist(R), S&W(R), Contadina(R), College Inn(R), Meow Mix(R), Kibbles 'n Bits(R), 9Lives(R), Milk-Bone(R), Pup-Peroni(R), Meaty Bone(R), Snausages(R) and Pounce(R), Del Monte products are found in nine out of ten U.S. households. The Company also produces, distributes and markets private label food and pet products. For more information on Del Monte Foods Company (NYSE:DLM) visit the Company's Website at http://www.DelMonte.com.

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