This year for the CentraCare Health - Earth Day Run kids events, the BLEND team has given the 1K a “theme” to make the run more memorable and out-of-this-world-FUN! This is the first time it has been done for the 1K run - stakes are high. Well, not really…but we want kids to get excited about being active…
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Feeling Good MN : 2017 Year in Review
As the year winds down, we wanted to take a look back on all the many events and activities, and say thank you for supporting the Feeling Good MN movement!
Read More »Adverse Childhood Experiences
Childhood experiences, good or bad, have a huge impact on our lives. Learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences in this month’s Kare 11 segment.
Read More »Central MN Child Advocacy Center
The Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center serves children when there is a concern of child abuse. It helps preserve the dignity and spirit of the child by supporting, advocating for and educating families. Click here to learn more about the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center.
Read More »ACEs study overview
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Adverse Childhood Experiences page has information on a nationwide ACE study, as well as resources and articles on the subject. Click here to visit the CDC ACE study overview.
Read More »Finding a Child Advocacy Center near you
The Minnesota Children’s Alliance has a “Find a CAC” tool to help you locate a Child Advocacy near you. Click here to visit the Find a CAC page.
Read More »Council Delays Tobacco Ordinance, Mayor Weighs In
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council pushed back a public hearing and voting on whether to change the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Originally the council was going to set a public hearing on the tobacco ordinance for October 9, but council members wanted more time…
Read More »Childhood Obesity
Learn more about the latest initiatives from Feeling Good MN focused on “Back to School” in this month’s Kare 11 segment.
Read More »CentraCare Childhood obesity efforts
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation today recognized the greater St. Cloud region in its release of an updated collection of stories and reports from a growing number of states, cities and counties that have measured declines in their childhood obesity rates. Learn more »
Read More »BLEND Walk-A-Thons
BLEND Walk-A-Thons are a healthy, active fundraising model that asks students to collect donations for their school and in return they can participate in a day of celebration and physical activity. The events include walking but schools are creating additional opportunities for students to engage in a variety of fitness fun! Learn more »
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