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Bbn Brevard Business News Brevard Business BBN News Vol. 33 No. 36 September 7, 2015 $1.00 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine with Publishing Roots in America since 1839 DGF event looks to raise awareness of childhood obesity; Health Fair set By Ken Datzman To spread the word and raise awareness about the prevalence of childhood obesity, the Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation is making the much–talked about national issue a centerpiece of the organization’s weeklong program of educational and fun activities set for The Avenue Viera, Space Coast Stadium, and other venues in the area. The “Doctors’ Expo and Health Fair” is part of the packed schedule of events. The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation, or DGF, is a local nonprofit that works to educate the community on health issues, and more, through its two annual public events in the county, conducted in the spring and fall. Established in 2003, the organization has had a global reach, too, over the years with its on–the–ground humani- tarian efforts in a number of Third World countries, where team members have helped save lives through their medical–provider work. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects more than 25 percent of Brevard County children and adolescents. Without education, prevention, and treatment, medical BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth experts say the number of obese children The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation will present its first ‘Family Walk for Life’ on Sunday, Nov. 1, at The Avenue Viera. The event is to raise awareness will increase in the years ahead and of childhood obesity and is part of the full schedule of DGF community activities Oct. 31 through Nov. 7 at various sites in South Brevard. The events threaten the lifespan of a growing are part of ‘Space Coast Medicine Week’ in Brevard. From left, the volunteers include: Dr. Kanti Bhalani, DGF founder; Cindy Flachmeier, Aging Matters number of young people. Each year in in Brevard; Gita Bhalani; and Dr. Denis Perez, DGF secretary. In back: Eric Swank, Simple Media Pro; Dr. Bhavin Patel; Giles Malone, Space Coast America, nearly $150 billion is spent to Medicine; Ivy Iverson, Simple Media Pro; Sue Tindall, DGF administrative assistant; and Barbara Carter. treat obesity–related medical conditions. “We thought about this very impor- or take part individually.” received in the community,” said Medical Center. tant issue, discussed it, and wanted to do The “Family Walk for Life” is set for Dr. Bhalani, whose organization has the He said that “Space Coast Medicine” something that would help raise 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at The Avenue support of the three hospital operators in and The Avenue are helping organize awareness of childhood obesity in the Viera. Each participant will receive a the county — Health First Inc., “Family Walk for Life.” county and help better our community’s complimentary T–shirt provided by DGF Wuesthoff Health System and Parrish The event is part of “Space Coast health,” said Dr. Kanti Bhalani, the and a goodie bag provided by The founder of DGF and a longtime practic- Avenue to collect healthy food, coupons, Please see Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation, page 19 ing physician and humanitarian. and freebies at the event. “So we took our idea to the Brevard There will be 12 “prize stations” set County Commissioners. The result that up at The Avenue in front of select 32904 came out of that discussion is the sponsors. Each station will provide an INC. NEWS, ‘Family Walk for Life,’ the first Child- activity, healthy tip, healthy lecture, or BUSINESS BREVARD hood Obesity Awareness Campaign in healthy food. There will also be raffles. PAID Brevard County. 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