MWTM Spring Newsletter
June 8th, 2023
Congratulations on completing the Challenge by focusing on physical activity in your community! For the past month and a half, we have seen cities engage in local partnerships, bring their cities together with fun events, and lead residents to live healthier, happier lives.
Congratulations!
More than 30 cities participated during the Spring Challenge, hosting 80+ events! That’s incredible! We’ve tracked events that you’ve tagged on social media with #MoveWithTheMayor, or if you’ve submitted pictures to us. If you didn’t tag us on social media or have events for which you have not yet submitted pictures, please submit your photos and details (e.g., date and type of activity) so that we can count you in and celebrate you!
City Highlights
Congratulations to all of the MWTM cities for hosting events! We want to cheer on Mayors Alfred Mae Drakeford (Camden, SC) and Gregory Mills (Brighton, CO)for hosting “Kids to Parks Day” events; Mayor Ruben Pineda (West Chicago, IL) for partnering with parkrun at Cornerstone Lakes to walk with residents; Village President Vicki Scaman (Oak Park, IL) for promoting an all-ages African dance class; Mayor Kim Norton (Rochester, MN) for getting outdoors and hosting FreshAir Fitness; Mayor Katrina Thompson (Broadview, IL) for moving alongside city partners, including the police department and local fitness company for a bike registration/riding, hula-hooping, and dance event; Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome (Baton Rouge, LA) for line dancing with the community; Mayor Matt Tuerk (Allentown, PA) for hosting the 1st annual group run at the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting; and Mayor Rochelle Robinson (Douglasville, GA) for walking from the office into the city!
Grant Opportunity
Safe Streets and Roads for All – Department of Transportation Encourages All to Apply!
Applications are due July 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM EDT
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program: The SS4A program funds regional, local, and tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Top Resources
Check out the most utilized resources from the MWTM Spring 2023 Challenge!
High Blood Pressure Toolkit
Download The Mini Toolkit (Full Size Images and Captions)
Live to the Beat
MWTM partner, “Live to the Beat,” is a campaign that helps adults take small steps to prevent heart disease and stroke. Here’s a co-branded toolkit to spread the word:
Download The LTTB & MWTM Communications Toolkit
Physical Activity Tracker
Offer the MWTM Physical Activity Tracker to your residents. The physical activity tracker is a two-sided, fillable form, with one side to track workouts in a simple and effective way, and another side with workout ideas.
Download The Move with the Mayor™ Physical Activity Tracker
Case Studies
Visit the MWTM Case Studies – overview page to learn strategies on how MWTM cities are creating a culture of health, addressing health disparities, and fostering well-being in their communities.
Please look out for an invite to the MWTM Spring Challenge Wrap-Up call.
Although the Spring Challenge has wrapped, the MWTM team is here to support you year-round with technical assistance and amplification efforts.
Thank you for being the best part of Move with the Mayor™, we look forward to continuing to work with you!
