New York, NY -- (SBWire) -- 04/27/2015 --On May 6th, millions of children from all over the world will be fighting childhood obesity, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes by exercising simultaneously in the award winning Project ACES event.
Since its inception 1989, Project ACES has been one of the most successful programs specifically designed to motivate children to exercise. This spring, the program will mark the 27th anniversary of a unique worldwide event known as the "world largest exercise class" by the media. Project ACES is the signature program of the nonprofit Youth Fitness Coalition.
On May 6th, 2015, millions of children from all 50 states and 50 countries are going to exercise in unison to promote world peace, unity, nutrition, health and fitness. Project ACES aims to educate children on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The program has received recognition from many organizations including The President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (PCFSN), and The American College Of Sports Medicine.
The program was created by physical education teacher, Len Saunders of New Jersey who provides an exclusive comment about the event stating, "If I can get one child out of the millions who participate to exercise on a daily basis, the event is a huge success."Currently, the program is organized by Len and HJ Saunders, President of the Youth Fitness Coalition.
Since its start, millions of children from all over the world have exercised together to promote proper health and fitness habits. With the obesity epidemic facing the youth of the world, children's fitness plays a major role in fighting the number one preventable killer in the United States, heart disease. Project ACES hopes to address these issues with its big event each May, as well as schools that participate in daily Project ACES Clubs throughout the year while promoting a healthier lifestyle for children and their families.
Heart disease is still the number one killer in the United States, and Project ACES is working every year to fight this preventable disease. Those interested in registering for the event or wish to show their support are encouraged to visit ProjectACES.com for more information.
About Project ACES
Project ACES was developed and created by physical education teacher Len Saunders in 1989 as a method of motivating children to exercise. ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week. As a non-profit educational organization, the YFC's Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) program highlights the need for daily, quality physical education in our schools, while providing non-competitive, motivational, educational and fun for children all over the world.
For media inquiries regarding Project ACES, individuals are encouraged to contact Founder, Len Saunders directly at 732-406-2167 or via email at len@lensaunders.com
To learn more about Project ACES, please visit: http://www.projectaces.com
Media Contact:
Len Saunders
Event Coordinator
Project ACES
732-406-2167
len@lensaunders.com
http://www.projectaces.com
