Grant Honors Local Mom

Announcement posted by Moms in Motion Elk Grove

We can no longer ignore the rising epidemic of childhood obesity. It’s time to get our kids moving! Moms in Motion Elk Grove, together with the Northern Area Dietetic Association, recently gave a $3,000 grant to afterschool program Sacramento START to fund a new Walk Across America project.

This grant will help students get moving, stay active, involve their families and focus on their community. The Walk Across America project includes an after school walking program, pedometers to track distance, awards at key mileage achievements and special Friday night walks involving parents and health education.

The grant honors Vanessa Pullen of Galt, who in spring of 2009 died along with her family in a small plane crash. Vanessa was a Moms In Motion team member, a mom, an excellent pediatrician and well-known community member. Moms In Motion started a grant that year with NADA in her name and has been contributing to it each year with fundraising efforts in the community.

“I didn’t expect to be so emotional, but had tears in my eyes when I found out Vanessa’s grant had been awarded.” said Moms In Motion local leader Wendy Hoag.

You can join Elk Grove moms in raising funds for the next Vanessa Pullen Grant by attending the 8th Annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K/10K and Kid's Fun Run put on by NADA. The event takes place on March 25, 2012 at Elk Grove Regional Park. Register at nutritionfuelsfitness.org.

Each Moms In Motion team trains for a culminating event and chooses a specific charity to support along the way. All levels, abilities, shapes, sizes and ages of women participate on these supportive, non-competitive teams each season. Teams include walking, running, triathlon and core training. Click here to find out how you can join the Moms In Motion team, or call 916-690-7624.