NHF AWARDS TOP PERFORMERS AT 10th ANNIVERSARY WORK-IT-OUT CHALLENGE VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Trophies on display at the 10th Anniversary Work-It-Out Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony. Over $2M in gift certificates and prizes were awarded during the 24-week competition.

THE NATIONAL HEALTH FUND

NHF AWARDS TOP PERFORMERS AT 10th ANNIVERSARY WORK-IT-OUT CHALLENGE VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

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KINGSTON, Jamaica … July 10, 2020 – Top performers walked away with trophies, gift certificates and many prizes as the National Health Fund ended the 10th staging of the Work-It-Out Challenge season with a virtual award ceremony on July 8, 2020.
A total of 1,890 Jamaicans from all parishes have lost 3,079 pounds combined over 24 weeks in the National Health Fund’s Work-It-Out Challenge weight loss and fitness competition. The Virtual Awards Ceremony connected top winners via Zoom and was streamed live on social media platforms.
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton addressing the participant via video said. “I would like to congratulate the thousands of Jamaicans who have set personal goals and have reduced their blood pressure and blood sugar while losing some weight and I want to remind everyone that this is a process, not an event, so continue doing what you have to do, to remain healthy.”
Rodrick Boothe from the Ministry of Education’s Team #2 from Kingston was awarded Top Male while Alicia Hines of Weight Mus Go, from St. James was awarded Top Female for 2020. Portmore Church of Christ # 1 from St. Catherine was declared the winning team and each member walked away with trophies, gift certificates among other prizes. A special 10th anniversary Corporate Social Responsibility Prize valued at $50,000, was also awarded to the winning team for a charity of their choice.
Chief Executive Officer of the NHF Mr. Everton Anderson speaking at the award ceremony said, “Over the last ten years, this competition, without a doubt has contributed significantly to lifestyle changes in the population. Started out targeting only 50 participants, the competition has grown bigger and better each year reaching persons in communities, churches, workplaces and among families.”
“More and more persons are becoming engaged in healthier lifestyles and we are proud to lead this initiative and to be playing the role as a strong partner in the lives of ordinary Jamaicans, helping to make them healthier.” he added.
The Work-It-Out Challenge, which features exercise sessions, boot camps, dance-off sessions and proper nutrition encourages lifestyle changes in order to achieve a healthier mind and body. The competition had an internet platform which allowed participants to track their weight loss progress and take online nutrition quizzes.

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