 HKC Fact Sheet
Facts
- Considered to be one of the nation’s leading nonprofits dedicated to healthy lifestyle education through ownership, advocacy and real world simple changes.
- Started in 1998 as a pilot program with four schools for Cooking Light magazine
- By 2001, nearly 600 schools were enrolled into the program
- Became an independent non-profit organization in 2001
- 2003 recognized by the American Dietetic Association as the most innovative education program for the public.
- Involved in a school, youth program or community action program in all 50 states by 2007
- Over 2200 KidLink™ teams throughout all 50 States
- KidLinks™ - People who can help kids make healthy eating and physical activity choices a habit.
- Vickie James, Registered, Licensed Dietitian, Executive Director
- Claudia Hohnbaum, Registered, Licensed Dietitian, Assistant Executive Director
- Sabrina Bryan, National Celebrity Spokesperson
- Based in Wichita, Kansas-with virtual offices throughout the US
Mission Statement
“Use every day ways to guide schools, communities, and programs in creating solutions to help kids and families Connect Health And Needs, Get Excited (C.H.A.N.G.E).”
Contact Information
www.healthykidschallenge.org
1-888-259-6287
vickie@healthykidschallenge.com
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