2010 Get Fit Grant Applications

The goal of the Get Fit program is to raise funds to distribute back out into the community for healthy living initiatives.  With awards totaling $6,000 United Way has started making specific investments in programs designed to make Mower County a healthier community.

Organizations interested in applying for funds must be a
501 c 3 not-for-profit or have a not-for-profit fiscal host.

2010 Get Fit Grant Application Cover Letter
2010 Get Fit Grant Application
2010 Get Fit Grant Project Budget

Applications are due to United Way of Mower County by July 30, 2010

Get Fit Team Winners-The Yo-Yo's

Scott Lightly, Dawn Lightly, Galen Berg, Lisa Berg, Melissa Griffith,
Darin Nelson, Steve Lundak, & Dennis Hillson.

The Yo-Yo's lost 147.5 total pounds, 8.33% of their weight. They also accumulated 62,935 exercise, nutrition and bonus points. Each winner received a 12 week fitness program from the YMCA, a 1 hour consultation with Hy-Vee dietician including meal plan, Hy-Vee Health Market Basket, gift certificates from Games People Play and Rydjor Bike and fitness prizes from Austin Medical Center.

Be Fit Team Winners
The Desperate Housewives

Alissa Rauser, Sarah Nuss, Missy Cline, Penny Tupy, Naomi Smith,
Kimber Venenga, Sara Silbaugh, & Michelle Asmus.

The Desperate Housewives really kicked into gear and won with an amazing 256,470 total exercise, nutrition and bonus points. Each participant received a gift certificate to South Central Athlete for new athletic shoes, a 1 hour massage from Healing Palms Spa, a Hy-Vee Health Market basket, coupon good for 20% at the Hy-Vee Health Market and gift certificates to Games People Play and
Rydjor Bike Shop.

The Score board is back live and you can see how all teams finished the challenge. Congratulations to our winners and to all who participated in the Get Fit/Be Fit Healthy Living Challenge.

Ideas to get your family moving and local summer schedule

Park and Rec Summer Schedule

YMCA Class Schedule
YMCA Wood Gym Schedule
YMCA Pool Schedule

Mower County Healthy Living Challenge

Welcome to the Get Fit Mower County Healthy Living Challenge. Everything you need to begin a healthier lifestyle can be found on this webpage and on our links. At the United Way we are taking steps (literally) to bring our community together to focus on being healthier and more active. For clarification see Guidelines and FAQ's below. If you do not find the answer to your questions please call United Way at 437-2313. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.