![]() She fought an epic battle to get skinless chicken breasts into school lunches here - that's a fight we all have to have. (Laughter.) And she does that class at 7:30 in the morning - now that's dedication. And I got to see some of that spinning in action - it's hot in there. Now, let me just tell you a little bit about Principal McTavish, because she doesn't just talk about eating healthy and getting active, she actually teaches her own spin classes here at West Side High School. And folks like the principal of this wonderful school, Principal Jean McTavish. The corner store owner who installed a refrigerator so he can sell some fresh produce in his neighborhood. ![]() ![]() But we'll also be celebrating the unsung heroes –- the mom or dad making healthier choices at the supermarket. So we will be celebrating the national leaders who made these successes possible –- folks like all of you. Nationwide, childhood obesity rates have finally stopped rising, and obesity rates are actually falling among our youngest children. And we're seeing changes at every level –- from individual families to schools to the halls of Congress. Together, we've started a national conversation on this issue. Now, the "celebrate" part of the theme is obvious, because we've got a lot to celebrate. And that theme is "Celebrate, Challenge, and Champion." You all have been such important leaders and partners in our work on this issue.Īnd this year, as we mark the fifth anniversary of Let's Move –- (applause) –- yes - I wanted you all to be the first to know the theme that we've chosen for what will be an anniversary year. And I am so grateful to you for everything you're doing to give our kids the healthy futures they deserve. I have learned so much from all of you here in this room. And I want you to know that I am truly inspired by you. I appreciate them for being here.īut most of all, I'm here because I want to thank all of you. I'm going to try and get something later. (Applause.) I didn't get to eat anything, but that's okay. It has been wonderful partnering up with you on this very important issue, and I'm grateful for your leadership as well.Īnd of course, I want to give a big shoutout to those fabulous master chefs for showing us how to whip up healthier versions of our favorite foods. (Applause.) Senator, thank you for your terrific work not just with RWJF but also with the Partnership for a Healthier America. I also want to acknowledge Senator Bill Frist, who is here. And I have just been lucky to get to know you and to work with you. She does a lot of crazy stuff on behalf of Let's Move. You've been on the South Lawn running around. You have been truly an outstanding leadership of RWJF, and it's just been a tremendous joy to work with you. I also want to recognize Risa Lavizzo-Mourey –- yes. And I told Alexis that I love him, I'm proud of him, but I am proud of him and all of the students here, and the staff, the faculty for all they're doing not just to stay healthy but to honor Jose's memory –- absolutely. I want to start by thanking Alexis for that very kind introduction and for his wonderful remarks. It is - it's beyond a pleasure for me to be here with all of you. (Applause.) These applause are for you all, as well.
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