Newsletter Story 1

On June 17, 2008, a historic awareness eventwill be held in Washington, DC – the Walk from Obesity - Walk on the Capitol.

The Walk on the Capitol will bring together individuals who are affected by obesity and those who care for them to Walk and raise awareness and National attention of obesity and its health and quality of life impact in/on our society.

This event is a first of its kind, as individuals will be gathering at the National Mall in Washington, DC, to Walk and spread a powerful message to government of the need for expanded efforts to manage this rising obesity epidemic. The event takes place immediately after the Welcome Reception during the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’s (ASMBS) Annual Meeting. This event will take place in the time slot normally reserved for the ASMBS Foundation Event.

When: June 17, 2008 - 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: National Mall, Washington, DC
Who Should Attend: Everyone Impacted by Obesity
Cost to Attend: FREE - Open to the Public
Why: Raising Awareness of Obesity, its Consequences and Treatments

We need YOUR VOICE. Join us in this historic event. For more information on the Walk on the Capitol, or to register for the event, please visit www.walkonthecapitol.com.

For those who are not able to attend the Walk on the Capitol, there are still ways in which you can show your support. Located on www.walkonthecapitol.com, visitors can learn how to effectively write their legislators and enter their name on the Walk supporter listing page. All of this and much more can be found in the “Get Involved” section of the site. Find out more today!

Newsletter Story 2

There are few times in history that individuals can join together and express their concerns, desires and needs for a cause. For the first time ever in the obesity community, our day has come.

On June 17, 2008, the obesity community will make history as we partake in the Walk from Obesity – Walk on the Capitol to be held in Washington, DC. The National Mall in DC, a place where history is made each and every day, will set as the backdrop for one of the most history-making events ever to take place for those affected by the disease of obesity.

This history-making event will bring together individuals who are affected by obesity to walk and raise awareness and National attention of obesity and its health and quality of life impact in/on our society.

FAQ’s
When: June 17, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Where: National Mall, Washington, DC – The Walk will take place between 4th and 7th streets on the National Mall located between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
Who Should Attend: Everyone Impacted by Obesity
Cost to Attend: FREE - Open to the Public
Why: Raising Awareness of Obesity, its Consequences and Treatments

As the OAC has discussed many times, advocacy is one of the most powerful tools, when used correctly, in accessing safe and effective treatment options. This event will be monumental in displaying the need for access to obesity management services. For far too long, the healthcare community, government and insurance providers have not heard our needs. On Tuesday, June 17, we will have the greatest opportunity of our time to demonstrate our needs as a community.

We need YOUR VOICE. Join us in this historic event. For more information on the Walk on the Capitol, or to register for the event, please visit www.walkonthecapitol.com.

For those who are not able to attend the Walk on the Capitol, there are still ways in which you can show your support. Located on www.walkonthecapitol.com, visitors can learn how to effectively write their legislators and enter their name on the Walk supporter listing page. All of this and much more can be found in the “Get Involved” section of the site. Find out more today!