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Oklahomans Weigh in and Fight Hunger
Jan. 4, 2010
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two of the biggest problems faced by Oklahomans today are obesity and hunger. To combat these issues, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, through Feeding America , has partnered with NBC's The Biggest Loser once again to support the Pound For Pound Challenge, which will help Oklahomans lose weight and feed the community in need.
Danny Cahill, winner of The Biggest Loser, Season 8 and Oklahoma resident, lost a record-breaking 239 pounds on the show.
"My weight loss has changed my life in many ways; I no longer live in fear of dying," said Cahill. "I can be a better father and husband, as well as friend. I was given a second chance by The Biggest Loser, so I find it important to give others a second chance by inspiring and motivating them to change their lives."
As a member of the Regional Food Bank's Celebrity Council, Cahill is working to motivate others to lose weight and help their local food banks by signing up for the Challenge at PFPChallenge.com. For every pound pledged and lost, General Mills will donate 14 cents to Feeding America, who will then distribute the donations to Food Banks across the country, including the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Participants can also see how our state ranks on the interactive map of the United States on the Pound For Pound Challenge website.
Oklahomans are encouraged to watch The Biggest Loser every Tuesday at 7 p.m. CST on NBC and participate in the Pound for Pound challenge by signing up at PFPChallenge.com. More than 3.5 million pounds were pledged in last year's Pound for Pound Challenge.
Last year, Pound for Pound Challenge participants raised $3,700 for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
"One in five children in our state struggle with hunger every day," said Rodney Bivens, executive director of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. "This is simply not acceptable. Through the Pound for Pound Challenge, Oklahomans can join together to make a positive change in their own lives - and the lives of hungry children. We thank The Biggest Loser, General Mills, and Feeding America for helping to make Oklahoma a healthier place to live."
To join the weight loss challenge and help combat childhood hunger in Oklahoma, visit www.PFPChallenge.com. For more information about the Regional Food Bank please call 405.604.7109.
