Dr. Perkins-Carpenter
presented at: 
NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH
Free public celebration on National Mall features
interactive fitness, sports and dance demos, yoga, health
information/screenings, fitness tips
When: Monday, May 2, 10:00 A.M.
to 2:00 P.M. (12:00-Ceremony)
Where: National
Mall, between the Capitol Reflecting Pool and 4th
Streets, SW, Washington, DC
Who: The
President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Lynn Swann,
chairman—television sportscaster /NFL Hall of Fame member
Denise Austin, member —health
and fitness leader/television personality
Amanda Cromwell—member,
Olympic soccer player/coach
Pam Danberg-- member,
Paralympic swimmer
In celebration of National Physical
Fitness and Sports Month, the President’s Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) will showcase activities
to help you get moving for fun and good health. PCPFS
chairman Lynn Swann will host the event, which includes
ongoing interactive sports demonstrations (football, soccer,
running) as well as bicycling, yoga, fitness dancing,
snowshoeing and some new sports –Tchouckball, USFooty, and
Paddle Battle. Health and fitness experts from over 80
organizations will be on hand to share tips and health
information at exhibits and to perform demonstrations on
two stages. Kids’ activities include an obstacle course and
climbing wall. All ages are urged to attend, particularly
schools, senior groups, sports enthusiasts; federal
workers are encouraged to visit during the lunch period and
attend the 12 noon ceremony on stage introducing
dignitaries and special guests.
Dr. Perkins-Carpenter was recently honored at
the Governor's Mansion in Albany for her service to seniors.
