April 8, 2009
Contact:
Scott Roark, Cal Poly Public Affairs
805-756-6530
sroark@calpoly.edu
Assemblyman Blakeslee Gives COPE a Proclamation of Support
In order to highlight the epidemic of childhood obesity, Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee today presented a proclamation of support to the developing Cal Poly Center for Obesity Prevention and Education (COPE).
The presentation followed a bicycle ride by Cal Poly kinesiology students, who carried a petition signed by various community members stating their support for the mission of COPE. The effort was spearheaded by kinesiology student Emanuel Mullenneaux and COPE Director Ann McDermott.
The developing COPE is committed to a leadership role in improving the health of all Central Coast citizens by partnering with Central Coast medical, education, social service agencies and private businesses. This non-traditional collaborative effort can serve as a model for the State of California.
COPE strives to find new ways to partner in delivering health services, reducing cost and redundancy, reaching all sectors of our constituents, including the underserved and children.
For more information, contact Scott Roark, at 805-756-6530 or at sroark@calpoly.edu.
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