News and Events

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Upcoming Events

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JAN09

The View

(Nationwide) Dr. Ian will appear on The View on ABC on January 9 to discuss The Challenge, New Year's resolutions and his new book, The 4 Day Diet.  Check local listings for show times in your area.
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JAN11

4-Seasons Health Club Biggest Loser Registration

(2401 Airport Rd.) If you are in the Bloomington/Normal, IL area, please join 4-Seasons in their Biggest Loser Contest!  Winners will receive free Challenge gear and a grand prize winner will receive a&...
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JAN13

Challenge Satellite Media Tour with Dr. Ian

(Nationwide) As America's health improves and the Challenge continues to gather steam, Dr. Ian will be offering inspiration, tools and advice for sticking to New Year Resolutions via satellite interviews...
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FEB24

Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation Women's Health Night

(The Interstate Center) Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation presents Women’s Health Night.  Stop by for an evening of health education, screenings, booths, and informative presentations.  And stop by The Challenge b...
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Past Events

JAN07

Today Show

(Nationwide) Dr. Ian will appear on the Today Show on NBC on January 7.  He will appear on the show in the 9:00a hour to discuss The Challenge, New Year's resolutions and his new book, The 4 Day Diet.  
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NOV01

My 5 K Challenge

(South Seventh Street - Brown's Island) If you would like to join State Farm and the 50 Million Pound Challenge at My 5k Challenge, click here for more information and to sign up.     Schedule of Events:7:30 AM: Race Day Check-i...
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OCT25

My 5 K Challenge

(31st Street Park (Oceanfront)) If you would like to join State Farm and the 50 Million Pound Challenge at My 5k Challenge, click here for more information and to sign up.     Schedule of Events: 7:30 AM: Race Day Check...
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OCT25

Magic City Classic

(Legion Field) As part of the competition, Alabama State will also take on Alabama A&M on The Challenge as part of the HBCU Gridiron Challenge.  Join your school’s team to support them in Challenge competit...
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OCT08

HBCU Health, Wealth n Real Estate Tour

(Delaware State UniversityStudent Center and Bank of America Business Building Auditorium 1200 N. DuPont Highway) The 50 Million Pound Challenge joins Lynn Richardson at the HBCU Health, Wealth N Real Estate Tour.  The first event will be held on October 8, 2008 at the campus of Delaware State University.&...
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News

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DEC10

Exercising Power to Lead Healthier Lives – 740,000 Participants Cast Votes for ‘Challenger of Year’


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OCT21

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams up with Magic City Classic


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OCT15

LeBron James & Dr. Ian Smith to Announce Contest Winner


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OCT09

National Council of Presidents to Spread the Message of Health


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OCT07

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & Fun

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & FunChallenge teams launched for nine fall football Classics, fans can score own fitness goals, wi...
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SEP29

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams Up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & Fun

50 Million Pound Challenge Teams Up with Prince George’s Classic to bring Fans Football, Fitness & Fun National health initiative joins county health officials to host day of free activities at B...
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JUN13

NBA All-Star and Olympic Athlete LeBron James Joins Dr. Ian Smith to Challenge Cleveland

Who:      LeBron James, Dr. Ian Smith, local leaders and you   What:     To kick off the Cleveland City Challenge, LeBron     ...
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JUN10

The Ebony/JET Weight-Loss Challenge is moving forward

Dr. Ian, State Farm and EbonyJet.com present the inspiring journeys of 5 real families seeking to lose weight and create smarter, healthier lives. In the months ahead, you can follow their progress.
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MAY07

The Challenge Kicks off 2nd Year – Tops 2 Million Pounds Lost, Half a Million Gain Healthier Lives

Free Health Initiative offers New Tools, Teams to help People Take off Pounds, Take Control of Health, Make it Your ChallengeChicago –“Give up the pounds, not the fight,” The 50 Million Pound Challeng...
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