Reeves Middle Student Wins Subway Challenge

Press release, The Summit Group of Subway

Tracking their good food and activity choices paid off for Summerville student Kyndele Duff, who is grand prize winners in the Fresh Start Challenge sponsored by local Subway restaurants.

Duff, a first grader at William Reeves Elementary School, won the random drawing from local submissions. Jared Fogle, national spokesperson for Subway restaurants, congratulated the winners via video in an award ceremony held Friday at the schools. The winners will receive a sub party for their class and their school was presented a $1,000 CATCH fitness grant through the Jared Foundation to purchase equipment and education resources.

"Thanks to all the students who participated in the Fresh Start Challenge,” said Fogle. “I truly hope the healthy habits you showed for the month will continue the rest of the school year and beyond. At the Jared Foundation, we really believe healthier kids lead happier lives.” 

According to long-time CATCH investigator Dr. Steven Kelder, co-director of The University of Texas Center for Healthy Living at Austin, a review of the student submissions shows over a four-week period children reported: 

• Increasing the number of meals and snacks that included fresh fruits and vegetables, and
• Decreasing screen time by 1.5 hours.

 “Overall, the initial results from 123 pilot test contestants are encouraging,” stated Dr. Kelder. “Students met the challenge of eating healthier and reducing screen time.” 

The Fresh Start Challenge was held during August and September and open to students ages 5 to 14.