On Saturday, September 10, 2011, the *City of Champions One Million Step Challenge *event will take place in Highland Park at the reservoir fountain and beyond. This event will challenge participants to accelerate a healthier lifestyle by counting every step as they engage in a variety of energetic and fun-filled activities including a 5K walk/run, relay races, Zumba, kick boxing, hip-hop aerobics, cardio pump, volleyball, basketball, hiking and dance, as well as a Health and Wellness Mini Expo. The goal is to collectively total one million steps at this event while motivating participants to continue to make healthier choices in their personal fitness goals. Event Coordinator, Roland Ford, a 62 year old Pittsburgh native, has hosted the post- Reservoir of Jazz Line Dancing sessions and has really set Pittsburgh on fire with his enthusiasm, creative talent and energy. Roland has motivated all age groups to stay in shape while having fun with his Soul Line Dancing, Urban Ballroom, and Chicago Stepping classes, as well as a Healthy Lifestyle 2011 program. Roland is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor, DJ, choreographer and marathon runner. He has conducted dance instruction and workshops throughout the Country. His innovation and creativity, as well as his drive to improve fitness, has earned him recognition and awards. All participants will receive a personal, high quality pedometer, a Certificate of Completion noting their individual step total and a log to continue tracking their steps over the next 6 months. Registration forms are attached and available at all events sponsored by Roland, as well as at the Homewood Brushton YMCA, 7140 Bennett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15208, (412) 243-2900 and the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4055, (412) 661-8751. Registration fee is $8.00 in advance (before September 8, 2011). After September 8th, registration is $10.00. Group discounts are available. Vendors can set up tables for a $25.00 donation. Tentative Schedule: September 10th DAY OF EVENT ACTIVITIES *Time* *Activity/Instructor* 09:00 AM 5K walk/run, relay races, and short runs – Fred Lucas 09:30 AM Strength and Stretch - Terrance Givens 10:00 AM Zumba - Gwen Tucker 10:45 AM Kick Boxing - Lisa Minor 11:30 PM Line Dancing - Roland Ford 12:15 PM Chicago Stepping - Darryl Daughtry/ Karen Gist 12:45 PM Urban Ballroom - William and Valetta Ford 01:15 PM Hip Hop Aerobics - Jim Weaver 02:00 PM Cardio Pump - Latisha Burns 02:45 PM Salsa - Ryan Mitchell 03:15 PM African Dance – Oronde Sharif 9:00 am –3:00 pm Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Jump Rope – Mark Banner Walking, Hiking – Mattie Woods 9:00 am –3:00 pm Health Fair – UPMC Center for Minority Health, Gateway Medical, PA Black Nurses, Duquesne University Nursing School, Sanford Brown Medical Assistants This project supported in part by a Seed award from the Sprout Fund. Questions and additional information please contact: Roland Ford rollinstone352@live.com 412/225-9190 PS - Don't miss the line dancing at the Fountain this Sunday, September 4 from 5 - 7pm