Photos from the PCPFS HealthierUS Fitness Challenge - RFK Stadium in Washington, DC - May 6, 2006

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SPEAKERS/EMCEES:
Council member John Burke speaks at the HealthierUS Fitness Challenge at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on May 6, 2006.		Dr. Dot Richardson, PCPFS Vice Chair, gives remarks at the event.		HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi, speaking at the event.
Dr. Jonathan Perlin, Veteran's Affairs Undersecretary for Health speaking at the event.		Kirk Bauer, Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA, addresses the audience.		Ms. Janelle George, Office on Disability, presents her remarks to the crowd.
PCPFS Executive Director, Melissa Johnson, emceeing.		Council member Denise Austin leads attendees and speakers in some stretching exercises.		The U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeants spoke and demonstrated their fitness routine.
Council member Denise Austin (left), HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi (center), and PCPFS Executive Director Melissa Johnson (right).		Group shot - from left to right: HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi; Dr. Jonathan Perlin, Veteran's Affairs Undersecretary for Health; Scott Hogenson, Veteran's Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs; Council member Denise Austin; PCPFS Executive Director, Melissa Johnson; Janelle George, Office on Disability; PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson; PCPFS Chairman, John Burke; Council member Dr. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain; Council member Kirk Bauer.
STAGE DEMONSTRATIONS:
Jackie Burroughs, from the HHS Health and Wellness Center, leads attendees in an exercise routine.		Madeline Dolente gets some kids from the audience moving with her "Mad Madeline" workout.		Lisa Wheeler leads the "Shape Spirited Strength Workout."
The "Ya La Workout," lead by Laurent Amzallag.		The Jazzercise demonstration, assisted by Flip, one of the CircusFit mascots.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS:
The Harlem Globetrotters working out with one of the on-stage demonstrators.		The Harlem Globetrotters demonstrate their basketball expertise.		The USDA's Power Panther works out with the Harlem Globetrotters.
The Harlem Globetrotters give a motivational speech to the audience.		The Harlem Globetrotters give kids from the audience some basketball tips.		PCPFS Executive Director, Melissa Johnson, with the Harlem Globetrotters.
The Harlem Globetrotters with Council member Dr. Lillian Greene-Chamberlain.		The Harlem Globetrotters pose with Scooby-Doo and the exhibitors from Scooby Snacks.
MASCOTS:
Mascots from the Cartoon Network.		Screech, the mascot of the Washington Nationals.		Flip, one of the CircusFit mascots from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
The USDA's Power Panther, mascot of the "Eat Smart. Play Hard." campaign, greets audience members.		Scooby Snacks mascot, Scooby-Doo, poses with a young fan.		Packy PlayFair, mascot for Always Play Fair, LLC.
EXHIBITS/BOOTHS:
The Cartoon Network exhibit area.		The Jazzercise booth.		The Washington Nationals booth.
The Trek Bicycles exhibit.		The Steps Across America exhibit.		One of the U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeants demonstating a fitness routine.
Olympic speed skater Nathaniel Mills poses with some young fans attending the event.
ACTIVE ATTENDEES:
The audience gets into a workout by one of the demonstrators.		An attendee practices her rope jumping skills.		A young girl shows off her expertise using the hula hoop.
OTHER PHOTOS:
PCPFS Executive Director Melissa Johnson (left) with HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. John Agwunobi (center left); PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson (center right); and Council member Denise Austin (right).		PCPFS Executive Director Melissa Johnson (left) with Ya La Workout leader Laurent Amzallag (center left), Council member Denise Austin (center right), and former Washington Redskins player Brian Mitchell (right).		PCPFS Vice Chair, Dr. Dot Richardson, poses with a young fan.
Families honored by Sally Squires of the Washington Post's Lean Plate Club.

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