To help you spread the word about your participation in the Walk from Obesity, we’ve put together this social media toolkit, complete with shareable graphics, and sample messages. Join the community by using #WalkfromObesity in all of your posts!
Social Media Posts
Join the conversation on social media! We’ve provided some sample messages below to help you get started. Don’t forget use a combination of the hashtags #WalkfromObesity, and #WhyWFO.
Participating in our virtual Walk? Use #NationalWFODay.
OBESITY FACT: More than one-third of American adults are affected. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death. Join me on [event date] at the #WalkfromObesity raise awareness of obesity. [link to your page]
I’m participating in the #WalkfromObesity to raise awareness of obesity in America. Join me to #FightObesity [link to your page]
Did you know #obesity affects 1 in 3 American adults? Join me on [event date] at the #WalkfromObesity as we march to #FightObesity [link to your page]
Sharable Graphics
Click on the image(s) you like to make them bigger. Right-click on the image and select “Save Image As” to save to your computer or device. Each social media image is sized for sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also embed the images on your website or in blog posts.
To download a graphic(s) specific to your event, please visit the resource section in your participant Dashboard.
Virtual Walk
In-person Walks
Facebook Frame
Use this frame on your Facebook profile to let others know you are Walking from Obesity. Download the frame and lay it over your profile picture using a photo editing tool.