Approximately 750 people participated or volunteered in the Better Living: Exercise and Nutrition Daily (BLEND) Bike Parade held on September 25th.

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis had previously declared September as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.  In his proclamation, Kleis addressed the importance of decreasing childhood obesity through healthy eating habits and physical activity.

BLEND is a local grassroots coalition advocating for healthy communities, schools, and families that allow every child the opportunity to easily participate in daily physical activities and have access to nutritious foods.

In the past year, the BLEND program has seen 250 children participate in its athletic events.