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For Immediate Release
April 19, 2007
For more information contact:
Beth A. Maynard – 865-602-6716
Beth.Maynard@ethc.comEast TN Heart Sponsors Knoxville Youth Track Club
Knoxville, Tenn. – East Tennessee Heart Consultants (ETHC) is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the 2007 Summer Youth Track Program for the Knoxville Track Club. The program involves children ages 5 – 13 throughout East Tennessee.
ETHC made the commitment because more children than ever are battling obesity and diabetes and these issues can lead to cardiac problems later in life. ETHC wants to promote making healthy life choices early in life so that East Tennesseans grow-up with healthier hearts.
“We have physicians who are life time runners and they personally know the positive effects of learning about track and field,” said Beth Maynard, ETHC Director of Marketing and Physician Recruitment. “We also have physicians’ children who have actively participated in this program so we know that it is fun and well organized. Through this program, children learn about fitness, competition, and most importantly, having fun while doing something healthy.”
The Summer Youth Track Program exposes children to the fundaments of track and field with an emphasis on fun and fitness. Practices begin May 29 at 21 sites throughout the area. Meets then take place on each Saturday throughout June at the University of Tennessee’s Tom Black Track.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have ETHC as a sponsor,” said Marty Sonnenfeldt, Director of the KTC Youth Athletics Program. “The physicians have shown their commitment to supporting heart healthy activities for East Tennessee children.”
Parents can register their children and learn more about KTC Youth Athletics by visiting www.ktcyouthathletics.org/finishline. To learn more about ETHC and the physicians, please visit www.ethc.com.
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