Steps for Strong Bones is a national effort to promote bone health through weight bearing exercise and increase awareness of osteoporosis while raising funds to support the National Osteoporosis Foundation's programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has partnered with Prevention Magazine to invite you to take part in their Team Prevention events as a Steps for Strong Bones team member. You can join Team Prevention and walk a full or a half marathon in support of NOF.
You can walk any of the four events listed below--all of which offer full and half marathon options (26.2 and 13.1 miles, respectively). Join +Steps for Strong Bones +and Team Prevention and you'll have strong support every step of the way. You can even win prizes for your fundraising efforts and with no required minimum for fundraising, it's up to you how much you raise!!!
Clicking this link will open Team Prevention registration in a new window. Be sure to check the "Join Steps for Strong Bones" box during registration.
October 12, 2008
Long Beach International City Marathon & Half
October 19, 2008
IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half
November 23, 2008
Philadelphia Marathon & Half
December 14, 2008
Dallas White Rock Marathon & Half
As a Team Prevention and Steps for Strong Bones walker you will recieve:
Training schedules customized just for you and your goal
Personal on-line walking tracking program
Top doctors, dietitians, and coaches to answer all your training questions
Experienced mentors for extra personal guidance and support
Message boards to trade tips with other walkers
Weekly fundraising and walking tips
Prizes and certificates for your fundraising efforts
A personal fundraising page
A personal blog to keep friends and family updated on your training
Customizable e-mail messages to ask for support
Clicking this link will open Team Prevention registration. Be sure to check the "Join Steps for Strong Bones" box during registration.
Contact Kris House at events@nof.org with questions.
