WOW (War On Weight)
August 4th, 2010
WOW is a competition in which the contestants are aided with nutritional counseling, exercise programmes and psychological counseling to achieve the highest weight loss through healthy lifestyle changes. WOW challenge for 2010 will begin in September.
(Last years contestants)
ACLS/BLS
August 4th, 2010
Cayman Heart Fund has partnered with St. Matthews University to provide low cost BLS and ACLS training programmes to physicians and local health care providers.
These training programmes will also be made available to the general public.
AED
August 4th, 2010
Cayman Heart Fund is working with schools, hospitals and several private/public sectors to provide AED machines for their sites.
(l to r) David Dinner, Suzy Soto, Erbin Tibbetts, M.L.A. Moses Kirkconnell
HEALTH4YOUTH
August 4th, 2010
Health4Youth programme is a pilot obesity prevention and intervention programme located at the George Hicks High School. Cayman Heart Fund has donated $10,000 towards 2009-2010 programme year at the George Hicks high school. We are committed to donating another $10,000 towards the Health4Youth programme for the year 2010-2011.
Students participating in Health4Youth program
Discovery Day 5K Run, everyone had a good time!
District Medical Screening
August 4th, 2010
The Cayman Heart Fund and its partners provide free district medical screenings to the general public. The screenings include blood pressure testing, BMI (Body Mass Index) testing, Blood glucose testing, Cholesterol screening, Diabetic screening and children’s screening.
Cardiac Symposium
August 4th, 2010
The symposium was open to all Healthcare Professionals of the Cayman Islands and faculty and students of St. Matthews University. CME credits were given to over 200 attendees. This marked the third Annual Symposium organized by the CHF in conjunction with Cayman Islands Medical and Dental Society and St. Matthews University.
Join CHF in the fight against Cardiovascular Disease!
August 4th, 2010
WOW is a competition in which the contestants are aided with nutritional counseling, exercise programmes and psychological counseling to achieve the highest weight loss through healthy lifestyle changes. WOW challenge for 2010 will begin in September.
(l. to r.) Jamie Eccles “Teddy” Amy Geez
WOW Registration has closed…
August 2nd, 2010
Application submission is closed…
Thank you to those who applied to Cayman Heart Fund’s War on Weight
Transformation Contest 2010!
Follow the WOW contestants on their journey by visiting:
www.caymanactive.com/wow
WOW on “Daybreak”
July 21st, 2010
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Sign up for W.O.W
July 20th, 2010
WOW in search for contestants
Do you think you have what it takes to lose big?
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN: On Tuesday, 24 August, the Cayman Heart Fund will launch its third annual War on Weight competition and the WOW committee is currently looking for 10 volunteers dedicated to losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle.
Contestants will need to be able to dedicate themselves to the 16 week-long weight loss challenge, which will entail an hour of group exercise five times a week, bi-weekly visits with a team of medical professionals to ensure weight loss is safe and consistent, as well as a strict nutritional plan under the expert eye of a registered dietician. Each contestant will have access to more than $2000.00 worth of expert advice and training.
To help motivate contestants, former WOW participants as well as the WOW committee will be on hand for added support. A family fun day will also be organised as part of the programme as well as a number of other social events to help encourage contestants further, including a kick-off party to be held at the end of August.
The biggest loser will be measured by a formula approved by WOW’s expert advisors, as well as points gained by programme participation. Three top losers will go on to garner a prize packages, which will include gifts certificates to help them continue on their weight loss programme.
A select number of applicants will be asked to interview with the committee to ensure they are dedicated to losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle, before the final 10 participants are selected. The competition is primarily aimed at adults who have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or more. However, parent and child are also encouraged to sign up. All participants will be expected to become dedicated ambassadors of the Cayman Heart Fund’s mission to promote a healthy change in lifestyle.
Committee chairperson Leandra Charles said the competition is designed for those who really have a heartfelt desire to make a change and lead a healthier lifestyle.
“This year we are looking for 10 contestants who are really prepared to go that extra mile. We have had some great participants in previous years and many have continued on with their weight loss programme. Getting involved in a competition like this is a great way to kick-start a healthier lifestyle, with access to a wide range of expert advisors all dedicated to helping you achieve your goal.
She added: “We really hope that through the WOW competition we can increase awareness in Cayman on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and exercising regularly to cut down on the growing obesity problem. Every year the WOW competition continues to grow and this year will be the biggest and best yet. We are truly very excited about what we have lined up.”
The competition includes:
Fitness – five days a week mandatory programme, which will include a wide range of group instruction and activities, as well as access to a fitness centre.
Nutrition – bi-weekly consultation with a dietician, as well as a customized meal plan.
Medical – health screening, blood testing and monitoring by physicians and accompanying supporters.
Psychology – consultation and counselling by an approved professional throughout the competition for proactive mental advancement and support.
Education – informative seminars and workshops to educate contestants on the components of the programme.
Community involvement – WOW contestants will participate in activities to help promote the programme as well as assist with charity and community events.
The WOW competition is funded by the CHF, a non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to the reduction of heart and circulatory disease in the Cayman Islands. Heart and circulatory disease, known as cardiovascular disease, is one of the biggest health problems in the Cayman Islands.
Marking its third year as a non-profit organization, the CHF has a number of goals, which includes improving the quality of life to all those affected by cardiovascular disease by providing the community with information, education, and participation through free screening clinics, contests, events, and its annual expo.
Committee members will also be at Foster’s Food Fair Airport on Friday, 23 July, 11am to 2pm and Saturday, 24th July, 10am to 4pm to answer questions and sign up interested participants.
Deadline for application is Saturday, 31 July. CHF SAYS NO FEE. All contestants will receive a free WOW t-shirt and WOW diary to record their goals and weight loss progress. OMIT
Without the help of Cayman businesses each year, the WOW program would not be a success. For those interested in assisting this years programs through sponsorship, monetary support or prize donations please contact the WOW program at wowsscayman@yahoo.com
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