Obesity Prevention Australia

Obesity Prevention Australia is a non profit organisation committed to reducing the incidence of obesity and metabolic disease in Australia while raising awareness of healthy lifestyle practices through preventative initiatives.

They aim to:

• Empower all Australians with the knowledge, skills and habits needed to take ownership of their health and make smarter choices for the future.

• Reduce the economic burden on our nation's health care system and to ensure our kids have a future free from sickness and chronic disease.

• Prevent and fight childhood diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease by treating the CAUSE not the symptoms!

Obesity Prevention Australia is committed to help educate and empower every single Australian with the knowledge, skills and habits required to live a healthy and happy life.

Australian Health Stats...

• One of the worlds fattest nations....
• One of the world's highest rates of childhood obesity
• 61% of all adults overweight or obese
• 70% of all adults sedentary
• 70% don't eat enough vegetables
• 87% of Australians over 15 have a long term medical condition
• 1 in 4 Australian children are overweight or obese
• Children's energy outputs have dropped by 650 cal in the last 50 years (equivalent to approx 3 hours of walking)
• 40% of children do not play organised sports
• Studies indicate that relative body weight is sustained from childhood to adulthood, and, once children or adolescents are overweight or obese, their weight is unlikely to track backwards

Fundraising...

In 2012, all funds raised by the Queensland Ocean Swim Series events and competitors will support Obesity Prevention Australia's 'Healthy Futures Initiative'.

The main aims of this initiative include:

• Reducing the incidence of Obesity and type II diabetes in our children

• Building sustainable healthier school communities through educating teachers, students, and parents

Create your own fundraising page...

Go the extra mile during the 2012 Queensland Ocean Swim Series and get your friends to sponsor you to complete one or more of the events.

Its quick, its easy and your efforts are also helping to make a healthier future for our children, with 100% of all money raised going to Obesity Prevention Australia's 'Healthy Futures Initiative'

Please follow the steps below to create your personalised fundraising page:

STEP 1:

Follow the link below then click on 'Create Fundraising Page'

http://www.gofundraise.com.au/CharityDetail.aspx?cid=472

STEP 2:

Select 'Personal Challenge' as your 'Fundraising Occasion'.

You can then add a personal photo and message, or email us for an event image: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

STEP 3:

Write up an explanation of your challenge. You can easily copy and paste the below example if you wish.

Hi Friends,

I have decided to get fit and improve my health. In doing so I have decided to compete in the (EVENT) Ocean Swim on (DATE), 2012.

I would love for you to sponsor my efforts (or bet against me if you like!), with all the funds I raise going towards helping Obesity Prevention Australia's Healthy Futures Initiative'.

The aim of this initiative is to reduce obesity and type II diabetes in our children, while educating school communities about healthy lifestyle actions.

Your support will not only help keep me get motivated, but make a difference to the future health of our nation.

Thanks

STEP 4:

Send your PERSONAL CHALLENGE PAGE LINK to all your friends and family!

(More options and instructions available the GoFundraise website)