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Amarillo Children’s Health and Safety Fair |
The first Amarillo Children’s Health and Safety Fair was held on
Saturday, September 15, 2007, from noon to 4 p.m. This event was
presented by the Amarillo Family Wellness Group. I began organizing the
health and safety fair in May of this year in order to promote healthy
lifestyles of the children of Amarillo and a safe environment in which
to grow up. Admission was free to all and was primarily advertised to
all Amarillo elementary schools via 16,000 flyers in their Wednesday
folders. The Amarillo Family Wellness Group also participated in the
Tri-State Fair Parade earlier that same day (handing out flyers), as well as through
newspaper and radio public service announcements.
It was held in the Amarillo Family Wellness Group’s and Gold’s Gym
parking lots off of Paramount and Blackburn where approximately 800
parents and children attended. We are excited about all the children
who attended and had a great time. In addition they left with a new and
reinforced knowledge of crucial health and safety issues.
Much appreciation goes to Bob Johnson from the Amarillo Fire Department
(Fire Safety), Joyce Cunningham with the Texas Bicycle Coalition - Safe Routes to School Program
(Bicycle Safety), Ryan Brewster, DDS (Teeth Screening), Connie Danner
with NAET of Amarillo (Naturopathic Consultation), Debra Tracy with
Headstart (Car Seat Safety), MeLynn Huntley with AISD (Drug Awareness),
and Dr. Shane Hand with the Amarillo Family Wellness Group (Spinal
Health Consultations).
The groups who performed for entertainment were the AC Lamplight Youth
Theatre, Cheer Texas, and the Protege Performers of the Texas Classical
Ballet. Door prizes and other necessities were donated by several
generous local businesses.
In Health,
Dr. Tim Peterson
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