Healthy Nevada: Residents commit to better health

Christian Novak was one of the people to have her photograph taken with KC Wolfe during Saturday's kick-off of the Healthy Nevada campaign at Walton Park.

Nevada Daily Mail

Hundreds of area residents were greeted by sunny skies and Kansas City Chiefs mascot KC Wolf, who was accompanied by a few of the NFL team's cheerleaders, Saturday, at 11 a.m., at Walton Park.

Hundreds gathered for the Healthy Nevada kick-off event, a community-wide event featuring plenty of free activities for adults and children, a fitness walk and a pledge to start taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy Nevada program was started with a walk half way around Walton Lake, led by KC Wolfe.

Opening remarks and a proclamation were delivered by Nevada Mayor Brian Leonard; and representatives from a variety of local organizations and from Cerner Corp. were present for the kick-off walk.

KC Wolf led the march from the upper shelter house at the park, along the lake to the end of the course, where attendees were encouraged to sign a large pledge canvas, indicating their promise to make healthier choices in the future. Those who signed received a commemorative T-shirt.

Other activities included a variety of booths providing health information and screenings, information about local activities and fun things to do.

Alice Shupe signs the Healthy Nevada pledge Saturday morning.

Inflatables, face painting and games rounded out the fun.