(Elk Grove, CA - January, 2012) We can no longer ignore the rising epidemic of childhood obesity. It's time to get our kids moving! The local START program in Sacramento, received a $3000 grant to fund a new Walk Across America project supporting the vision and mission of START. This grant will help students get moving, staying active, involve their families, and focus on their community. The Walk Across America project includes an after school walking program, pedometers to track distance, awards at key mileage achievements and special Friday night walks involving parents and health education.

This grant was funded by Moms In Motion Elk Grove, in connection with the Northern Area Dietetic Association (NADA) and their annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness event. In the Spring of 2009, Vanessa Pullen, and her family died in a small plane crash. Vanessa was a Moms In Motion team member, a mom, an excellent pediatrician and well known community member. Moms In Motion started a grant that year with NADA in her name and has been contributing to it each year with fundraising efforts in the community.

"I didn't expect to be so emotional, but had tears in my eyes when I found out Vanessa's grant had been awarded." said Moms In Motion local leader, Wendy Hoag.

Each Moms In Motion team trains for a culminating event and chooses a specific charity to support along the way. All levels, abilities, shapes, sizes and ages of women participate on these supportive, non- competitive teams each season. Teams include walking, running, triathlon and core training. Find out how you can join the Moms In Motion team training for the annual event at www.meetup.com/momsinmotioneg/ or by calling 916-690-7624.

Support the efforts of Elk Grove moms in raising funds for the next Vanessa Pullen Grant, by attending the 8th Annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K/10K and Kid's fun Run put on by NADA. The event takes place on March 25, 2012 at Elk Grove Regional Park. Register at nutritionfuelsfitness.org today!

For more information about Moms In Motion, visit www.momsinmotion.com