The Walk from Obesity will return to New York City this month. Our last Walk that took place in NYC was in 2011 and we are extremely excited to be back in the BIG APPLE this year!

The Walk will return to the beautiful Riverside Park. It is going to be a fun morning full of activities! Besides the 2 mile Walk along the Riverside Park, there will be guest speakers including retired NFL player, Corey Louchiey, Dr. Warren Huberman and Papa Joe Aviance, who will motivate the crowd with some songs. A pre-Walk warm up, relaxing yoga and cool down will be provided by Zumba Jammer, Melissa Carias. Many national and local sponsors will also be on-site providing samples and give-always at the event.

“It has been so wonderful getting to work with so many clinicians and coordinators from various New York bariatric practices. Our committee has done an amazing job raising awareness and getting local businesses and patients to participate in the New York City, Walk from Obesity. The fact we have had to increase our fundraising goal twice demonstrates how much New Yorkers care about the prevention and treatment of obesity”, said Shannon Carey, MS, RD, and NYC Walk from Obesity Event Leader.

Lisa Ann Hall, a successful weight loss surgery patient said, “My self-esteem has been at an all-time high and I love myself like I never have before. I am doing this Walk to pay if forward and inspire others who are still fighting with obesity.”

If you would to register, donate, or get more information about the NYC Walk from Obesity, please visit: www.walkfromobesity.donordrive.com/event/nyc2013/