Be Fit Be WellClimbing to fitness

Goals

The Be Fit Be Well Program develops and supports programs that encourage healthy lifestyle choices and fitness of the people of North Central Washington. Health and wellness leaders in the Wenatchee Valley initiated the Fitness Program in the winter of 2006.

Melissa Knott joined our staff in April, 2008 as the Be Fit Be Well Coordinator and works closely with the Be Fit Be Well Steering Committee and NCWRHF Executive Director to develop sound programs and support policies.

First Project

The first project targets youth fitness in a successful partnership between the YMCA, NCW Rural Health Be Fit Be Well and STEPS. This led to a grant that funded equipment for "Kids in Motion," a seven-week session offered to children after school. Children of all abilities participated in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes. This program has had huge success within the YMCA programs and was launched in four Wenatchee Valley schools in the Fall of 2007.

Possibilities

Our region has many unmet health and fitness needs. We see our opportunity to bring more active lifestyle programs to all ages in the coming years. Here is a list of projects we are evaluating for development:

  1. Community bike loan program
  2. Senior physical activity programs
  3. Partner with local trail development projects
  4. Partner with NCESD to promote walking, school bus, and safe routes to school
  5. Bicycle safety and helmet use
  6. Bicycle rodeo and skills program
  7. Workplace wellness programs
  8. Worksite Community Coalition
  9. Develop walking maps for neighborhoods and downtown
  10. Support local and organic farmers markets and projects
  11. Design and plan for Well City USA designation within the next 3-5 years

Funding

We have many ambitious projects and a very motivated and committed team. Your financial support will be critical to the design and implementation of these important projects. Please contact the North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation to help make these programs possible.

Contact Us

For additional information about our fitness programs, please contact:
Melissa Knott, Program Coordinator
Phone: 509-662-6069
Fax: 509-662-8339
Mail: P.O. Box 1802, Wenatchee, WA 98807
In person: 1610 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA