Health Action Council’s 6th Annual Healthy Kid Golf Outing Winners Announced

On Monday, September 29, a collection of 70 school leaders, healthcare benefits decision makers, and healthcare professionals gathered to participate in the 6th Annual Healthy Kids Golf Outing at NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury, Ohio. Complete with exciting challenges, awesome raffle prizes, and more, Health Action Council’s outing helped to drive awareness and support for the health and well-being of children and communities, as well as promoting the highly successful Healthy Kids Initiative.

The event included almost 20 different teams, and the top three teams generously donated their $500 winnings to the following schools and career centers: Collins Career Center, Perry Local Schools, and Eastern Local School District.

“When you can promote children’s health, support local schools, and enjoy a great day on the course, it’s a win for everyone,” said Patty Starr, President & CEO of Health Action Council. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came to show support and compete; We’re especially proud of our winners, who showed their commitment to bettering local schools by donating their winnings.”

The winners of the outing were:

• 1st place: Charles Rinkes, Dave Adams, Dan Leffingwell, and Adam Pittis.
• 2nd place: Matt Rodriguez, Bobby Street, Todd Osborn, and Jon Mitchen.
• 3rd place: Nick Dettwiller and Nick Rose.

Challenge winners and prizes included:

· Longest Drive, sponsored by Health Action Council: Kevin Waddell from Vinton County High School, who won a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card and goodie bag

· Longest Putt, sponsored by Health Action Council: Bobby Street from Perry Local Schools, who won a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card and goodie bag

· Closest to the Pin, sponsored by CVS Health: Melissa Arnold from American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter, who won a duffle bag and golf balls

The outing, which was generously sponsored by Chesrown Chevrolet GMC, CVS Health, and Razor Metrics, supports the Health Action Council Healthy Kids Initiative to promote improved health and wellness for children, schools, and communities.

Health Action Council created the Healthy Kids Campaign to engage students and their families, employers, schools, and communities in promoting improved health and wellness. Our goal is to encourage childhood preventable disease vaccinations, increase annual well-child visits, keep kids active, promote healthy nutrition, and enhance health literacy.