Healthy U organizers are hoping to capitalize on the success of the fledgling program with a communitywide contest set to launch Aug. 2.
Though similar to the weight loss challenge launched in January — including a first-place prize package valued at over $1,200 — the community contest will see participants weigh in at its launch event at 6:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church Celebration Center.
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