Seattle Take On A “Lose-Win” Challenge To Raise Funds for Charities

Seattle, WA (I-Newswire) July 6, 2011 - A SHRINK-A-Thon operates much like a “walk-a-thon” only instead of “walking” participants shed excess pounds to raise funds for a variety of worthy non-profits. Each weight loss team will have 15-20 people who want to lose weight, gain energy, improve health, have fun and support a worthy cause, all at the same time. Team members agree on a charity to support, choose a fund-raising goal and then gather pledges for their personal health goal. Sponsors will be invited to pledge between $1 and $3 per pound or inches lost in the 12-week competition.

Local SHRINK-A-Thon organizer, Patrice Basilonia says, “We would like to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes prevention and help stop the Diabetes epidemic. Nearly 50% of our population has Diabetes, pre-diabetes, or Metabolic Syndrome-- and most don’t even know it. Weight loss is the best way to counteract these conditions. Our goal is to help local residents collectively lose 3000 pounds. If we are successful that should raise $100,000 for charities. Reaching our goal is dependent upon three main factors: how many participants are involved, how much weight they lose, and how many pledges they get. We are very excited to help our city get healthy and help local charities at the same time!”

Using a weight loss curriculum, modeled after several clinical trials done under the guidelines of the FDA, participants can expect to shrink their waistlines and have more energy, but also, as was experienced in the clinical trials, they are expected to see blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure improve. Participants will receive training from professional weight loss coaches on the 4 keys that contribute to long-term permanent weight loss. The average participant in the program loses 10% of their body weight in 12 weeks.

Groups are forming now. To learn more about the weight loss program or to get involved as a Sponsor, Team Captain, or Weight loss Participant, contact: Patrice Basilonia at (206) 788-6218 or www.patrice.shrinkathon.com

About Patrice Basilonia- Health Coach:
Using a weight loss curriculum, modeled after several clinical trials done under the guidelines of the FDA, participants can expect to shrink their waistlines and have more energy, but also, as was experienced in the clinical trials, they are expected to see blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure improve. Participants will receive training from professional weight loss coaches on the 4 keys that contribute to long-term permanent weight loss. The average participant in the program has lost 10% of their body weight in 12 weeks

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Patrice Basilonia- Health Coach
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Phone : 206.788.6218