Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has issued a proclamation of today, Friday, August 26, 2011 as “Natural Medicine Awareness Day” to The Run, as the movement passes through Boulder on a 3,250 mile journey across America, and to the Godby family that is leading the wellness mission all the way to Washington DC and New York City.
Colorado, and in particular, the Boulder area, known as an epicenter of the natural and to some the birthplace of natural products and healthier living, the proclamation is very fitting, to be given today in Boulder:
WHEREAS, the Godby family is raising awareness about natural medicine by running across the country from San Francisco, California to Bridgeport, Connecticut, a total of 3,258 miles;
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WHEREAS, The Run across the United States is designed to educate and empower Americans about natural health care options in preventing disease, finding and treating the cause of illness, and revitalizing the nation’s health; and
WHEREAS, the mission includes increasing an awareness of the health of the American people, providing information about sustainable and quality holistic health care options, and educating the public about healthy lifestyle management and health maintenance;
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WHEREAS, the State of Colorado welcomes The Run and its participants as they promote healthy living habits;
Other area events include this Saturday: 8:30-1:00 pm, Louisville Farmers Market (Front Street – Downtown, Louisville and 6:00-8:00 pm, Vitamin Cottage and Sunday in Arvada.
ABOUT THE RUN
The Run: Moving Natural Medicine Forward is an historic first-time in US history event where 4 family members will cross the US, 3,258 miles…on foot. Dr. Dennis Godby, ND (54 years old) and his two sons Isaiah (20 years old) and Jeremiah (17 years old) and his nephew Jonas Ely (21 years old) began their epic journey on July 17, 2011 from San Francisco, CA and will finish 120 days hence in Bridgeport, CT, with large national attention during stops in Washington DC and New York City. They will have completed 25% of their goal when they reach Boulder, CO on August 26th, 2011.
Their coast-to-coast Run is designed to highlight the pressing need to put health back in American health care and to raise awareness that there are practitioners willing and able to provide a more health centered type of care.
“It pains me to see so many people living below the threshold of vitality. The average American is getting sicker, more obese, and more depressed,” says Dr. Godby. Effective therapies are emerging from the fields of mind-body medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, biofeedback and nutrition-based medicine to help those that conventional medicine may have failed or does not have much to offer. It’s important for the general public to know about these options.
Dr. Rebecca Asmar, The Run Co-Chair, claims youth are most inspired by such an ambitious cross-country journey and that according to Dr. Asmar, the three boys are a gleaming example of those taking charge of their lives for a better, healthier tomorrow – and a symbol of boys and girls to aspire.
“We saw kids and school age girls literally lining up for their autographs in the first part of their journey, and clamoring for pictures to be taken with them, along with a bit of conversation,” observed Asmar.
“Dennis, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jonas are today’s ‘runegades’,” said Dave Behar. Founder and Chief Executive Athlete of ION, one of The Run’s strategic supporters. “C’mon now – averaging over 30 miles a day?” A whole new definition of youth - from sea to shining sea…”
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact Dave Behar 310.721.7017 or dave(at)ions(dot)com. Additional background may be found at therun.org
