IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - Quad-Cities family members, from preschoolers to grandparents, can have fun and learn about healthy area products and services at Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day, a new event created to foster community health awareness. The event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL. The event is sponsored by the Healthy Happy Families Foundation, Mickle Communications, QC Family Focus, and Genesis Sports Rehabilitation.
"The mission of our foundation is to strengthen families with a pro-active approach, empowering children with good decision-making skills and parents with resources," said Mike Mickle, Founder of the Healthy, Happy Families Foundation. A variety of booth sponsors will be on hand at the event to share information on their health-related products and services. Admission is free and family members of every age are welcome.
A highlight of Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day will be a Fitness Challenge for area students, Mike noted. "High school teams of four will compete against each other in fun, athletic events," he said. Other features of the event will include :
- Food Tastings
- Health Screenings
- Bounce Houses for the Kids
- Sponsor Giveaways
- Car Seat Safety Checks
- Massage Chairs
- Fingernail Painting
- Face Painting
- And much more
"Businesses and community members who`d like to get involved should feel free to contact us," Mike said. "We expect a big turn-out and it`s going to be a lot of fun!"
For more information on Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day, contact Mike Mickle at (563) 940-7875 or mike@micklecommunications.com.
