Media Advisory - Canadian Olympian, cast members from The Next Step, hosts from YTV and TELETOON and local kids Get Up, Fuel Up, Own Up for Healthy Me Week (June 2-8)

TORONTO, May 26, 2014 /CNW/ -

What:	Media launch of third annual Healthy Me Week
	Elementary school students from several greater Toronto area schools will bring the Healthy Me Week call to-action to life by participating in several activity stations.
Station 1: Get Up! The Next Step dancers from Family Channel and NBA Fit will get kids moving with fun dance routines and drills from the NBA Fit program.
Station 2: Fuel Up!  Mascot Freggie  (a large broccoli mascot from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association) will lead kids through a grocery store challenge relay.
Station 3: Own Up! After taking pictures in a photo booth, kids will post their picture along with pledge on how to stay motivated to make healthier choices.
When:	Monday, June 2, 2014
	10 a.m. – Official kick-off and opening remarks
	10:15 a.m. – Activity stations open
Where:	Varsity Arena
	299 Bloor Street West
	Toronto, Ontario
Who:	The Hon. Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Status of Women, on behalf of the Hon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health
	Mark Oldershaw, Canadian Olympian
	Family Channel's The Next Step cast (Brittany Raymond, Trevor Tordjman, Lamar Johnson & Jennifer Pappas)
	Carlos , Host of the Zone on YTV
	Andrea, Host of Can't Miss Thursdays on TELETOON
	Bev Deeth, President, Companies Committed to Kids
	National sport, health and physical activity representatives
	Elementary students from Greater Toronto Area schools

About Healthy Me Week

Healthy Me Week is a national initiative that empowers Canadian families to adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle.  Launched in 2012, the initiative is held every year, during the first week of June.  Healthy me Week is lead and promoted by the following partners:  Active at School, APTN, BellMedia, Best Health, Kids CBC, CPMA, Family Channel, NBA,  Nestle Canada, ParentsCanada,  ParticipACTION, Public Health Agency of Canada, Shaw Media, TELETOON Canada, Today's Parent, University of Toronto Varsity Blue, Verve Girl, YMCA Canada, YTV and youth health/well-being advocate, Companies Committed to Kids.  healthymeweek.ca

About Companies Committed to Kids

Companies Committed to Kids (formerly Concerned Children's Advertisers) is a unique non-profit organization and model of corporate social responsibility.  Our 19 Canadian member companies are committed to understanding and contributing solutions to challenging issues that impact children, including healthy active living, bullying prevention, media literacy, and mental wellness.  The organization is also supported by numerous partners, including child-centred issue experts, advertisers, and broadcasters.  As committed Canadian companies, Companies Committed to Kids' mission is to contribute to the overall wellness of Canadian children.  www.cck-eee.ca

SOURCE: Companies Committed to Kids (CCK)

Media Contacts, Rebecca Webster, 416-562-5294 (cell), [email protected], Webster Media Consulting; Anne Lovegrove, 416-566-6644 (cell), [email protected], Companies Committed to Kids