The 50 Million Pound Challenge is growing every day. Here you can find news about how our community is doing, including Dr. Ian’s appearances and the latest Challenge events and milestones.
JAN07
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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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OCT04
(Bowie State University)
Free event filled with fitness, fun, and prizes. The day begins with a walk at 9am. Special appearances by Dr. Ian Smith and DJ legend Biz Markie will spin 8:30am-9:15am and 11:30am-1:30pm...
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SEP27
(Shoppes at College Hills)
FREE event. Opens at 8am with live music by “A Touch of Soul”, free CPR instructions, Kids Zone with inflatables by SpaceWalk, USTA Tennis on Tour, fitness monopoly, wobble boards, core balls,...
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SEP14
(Liberty State Park)
Enjoy the music and come by The 50 Million Pound Challenge booth for your chance to join The Challenge and win great prizes. Liberty R&B and Jazz Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, Se...
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SEP13
(Liberty State Park)
Enjoy the music and come by The 50 Million Pound Challenge booth for your chance to join The Challenge and win great prizes. Liberty R&B and Jazz Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, Se...
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AUG09
(Bud Billiken Parade Route)
Dr. Ian joins the Bud Billiken Parade. Look for the Challenge float and Dr. Ian on the parade route!
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AUG08
(Namoi Bruton Theatre)
The Challenge joins Steve Harvey and his crew at their live broadcast in Dallas. Computers will be on site for listeners to join The Challenge and there will be opportunities for great prizes.&n...
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AUG07
(Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino )
The 50 Million Pound Challenge is a sponsor at the National Black Nurses Association event August 5-7, 2008 in Las Vegas. Stop by the Challenge booth at the event to join The Challenge and for a...
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AUG06
(Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino )
The 50 Million Pound Challenge is a sponsor at the National Black Nurses Association event August 5-7, 2008 in Las Vegas. Stop by the Challenge booth at the event to join The Challenge and for a...
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AUG05
(Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino)
The 50 Million Pound Challenge is a sponsor at the National Black Nurses Association event August 5-7, 2008 in Las Vegas. Stop by the Challenge booth at the event to join The Challenge and for a...
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JUL13
(Washington Convention Center)
Dr. Ian joins the Alpha Kappa Alpha 100 Year Celebration in their historic walk for Emotional, Spritual and Physical health (ESP).
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JUN18
(Quicken Loans Arena "The Q"Huron Rd and E 6th St)
Dr. Ian Smith and LeBron James will kick off the 50 Million Pound Challenge’s first City Team Challenge on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The event will be held at "The Q" -- Quicken Loans Arena (Huron R...
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JUN01
(Millennium Park)
May 30 through June 1, The Challenge will join the Chicago Gospel Festival. The Challenge will have computers on hand all three days of the Fest so attendees can join The Challenge online...
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MAY31
(Millennium Park)
May 30 through June 1, The Challenge will join the Chicago Gospel Festival. The Challenge will have computers on hand all three days of the Fest so atendees can join The Challenge online ...
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MAY30
(Millennium Park)
May 30 through June 1, The Challenge will join the Chicago Gospel Festival. The Challenge will have computers on hand all three days of the Fest so attendees can join The Challenge online...
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MAY16
(Cobo Conference CenterOne Washington Blvd.)
Dr. Ian will join Steve Harvey at his live broadcast from the Cobo Conference Center in Detroit. The Challenge will be there with eshots photos, which attendees can keep as "before" s...
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APR13
(2261 Murfreesboro Pike & 7594 Old Hickory Blvd.)
The Challenge is making a triple stop in Nashville, TN on Sunday, April 13. Two church locations in the morning and a college campus event in the afternoon!
Dr. Ian will issue The Challenge to the...
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APR13
(Tennessee State University, Kean Hall Gymnasium)
The Challenge is making a triple stop in Nashville, TN on Sunday, April 13. Two church locations in the morning and a college campus event in the afternoon!
Dr. Ian will issue The Challenge to the...
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APR08
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Tuesday, April 8th, the Tom Joyner Morning Show kicks off their “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day”. Dr. Ian will go on the air with Tom Joyner to support this effort and The Challenge wil...
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APR07
(253 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd.)
The Challenge is celebrating its one-year anniversary and marking April as “50 Million Pound Challenge Month.” On April 7, 2008, Dr. Ian will kick-off the month-long anniversary celebration by...
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MAR29
(RBC CenterI-40 and I-440)
The Challenge and Dr. Ian will be at the Women's Empowerment Expo in Raleigh, NC from 11a-7p on Saturday, March 29th. Dr. Ian will be a speaker on the main stage, sign books and participate in a b...
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MAR09
(Dallas, TX)
On Sunday, Dr. Ian will introduce The Challenge during two services at The Potter’s House of Dallas. Take a couple minutes to register and visit us if you’re in the area… and tell your friends to do t...
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MAR08
(Dallas, TX)
Bishop T.D. Jakes welcomes The Challenge at Manifest—a men’s only conference in Dallas. The Challenge will be present throughout the conference, and Dr. Ian will speak on Saturday mo...
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MAR07
(Dallas, TX)
Bishop T.D. Jakes welcomes The Challenge at
Manifest—a men’s only conference
in Dallas. The Challenge will be present throughout the conference, and Dr. ...
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MAR01
(Charlotte, NC)
The Challenge is coming to the CIAA tournament! Dr. Ian will also join the Steve Harvey Morning Show live from the tournament on Friday morning. Afterwards, he will be available for photos at The ...
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FEB29
(Charlotte, NC)
The Challenge is coming to the CIAA tournament! Dr. Ian will also join the Steve Harvey Morning Show live from the tournament on Friday morning. Afterwards, he will be available for photos at The ...
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FEB28
(Charlotte, NC)
The Challenge is coming to the CIAA tournament! Dr. Ian will also join the Steve Harvey Morning Show live from the tournament on Friday morning. Afterwards, he will be available for photos at The ...
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FEB24
(New Birth Missionary Baptist Church)
The Challenge is going to Church! Next stop is New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ian and Bishop Long will issue The Challenge to the congregation at Church services on Feb....
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FEB23
(New Birth Missionary Baptist Church)
The Challenge is going to Church! Next stop is New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Ian and Bishop Long will issue The Challenge to the congregation at the Church's Health Fai...
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FEB10
(New Destiny Christian Center)
The Challenge is going to Church! Next stop is New Destiny Christian Center in Orlando, FL. Dr. Ian will issue the Challenge to the congregation at the Feb. 10th services.
Date Feb 10
Sta...
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JAN19
(Black Heritage Festival)
Dr. Ian will present to issue The Challenge at the festival and will join the crowd in a 2k walk. Free health screenings are also available.
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NOV24
(State Farm Bayou Classic® & Greater St Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church)
Dr. Ian will conclude The 50 Million Pound Challenge kick-off tour at the Big Easy over Thanksgiving weekend. Our last stop won’t look like the other 13, but we’ll celebrate in true Challenge fashion ...
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NOV15
(State Office Building125th Street in Harlem)
Get ready to celebrate and WIN an iPhone or $1,000.
I’m very excited to write you this note. You’ve seen my thoughts in previous notes about how important crossing the one million pou...
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SEP23
(Jacob K. Javits Convention Center)
New Yorkers say “I Love The Challenge,” join in record numbers
Weekend of Fitness, Faith & Good Fun in Big Apple Delivers Big Push Towards Campaign’s Million-Pound Milestone
Dr. Ian Smith’s 50 M...
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AUG11
(Washington Park)
Chicago Turns it Loose for The Challenge
Challenge Hosts Lead Float in Annual Bud Billiken Parade, Star-studded Cast Shines at Special Event in Washington Park
The 50 Mil...
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JUL28
(Union Station, 1820 Market Street)
Hip Hop Spirit in St. Louis Steps Out for 50 Million Pound Challenge
Lifts Challenge to Record Month in July for Event Turnout & Past 400,000 Total Pounds Lost Mark
W...
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JUL21
(Centennial Olympic Park,North Lawn)
Record Turnout in Atlanta Turns It On for The Challenge
ATL Turns Out a Crowd & Turns on the Charm for the 8th Stop on The 50 Million Pound Challenge Tour
The hits ju...
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JUL14
(Hart Plaza, downtown, Jefferson and Woodward Streets )
Detroit
Gives It Up for The Challenge
Record Crowd & All-Star Cast Shift into Overdrive to Get Motor City Moving as 50 Million Poun...
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JUN30
(Hermann Square, 901 Bagby Street)
Stars Shine Bright for 50 Million Pound Challenge in Houston as Showers Don't Dampen Fervor of Fans
Neither rain, nor heat, nor heavy humid air could keep thousands of fervent, rap-st...
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JUN16
(Time Warner Amphitheater at Tower City, 351 Canal Road)
Thousands filled Cleveland's Time Warner Amphitheater on Saturday afternoon, June 16th, to take in some great live music and entertainment and also take up a vow to 'give up the pounds, not the fi...
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JUN09
(National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry Street)
In an historic rally demonstrating community solidarity, thousands filled the National Civil Rights Museum plaza on a scorching hot Saturday in Memphis to take in an afternoon of great music from ...
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MAY19
(Bay Front Park – Tina Hills Pavilion)
Miami Challenge Event Delivers Sun, Stars and First Steps for Many to Healthier Life
Thousands filled Miami's Bay Front Park Saturday afternoon to take in some great live music and entertainmen...
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APR21
(Harborplace)
Thousands filled Baltimore's Harborplace April 19 to vow to "give up the pounds, not the fight". Dr. Ian Smith, author, journalist, and host of VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club" brought his newly launche...
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APR07
(National Mall7th Street & Madison Drive)
The 50 Million Pound Challenge officially kicks off with a star-studded live event April 7 on the National Mall at 7th Street and Madison Drive, in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith will be joined in lau...
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