$1,000 Wal-Mart grant funds the purchase of health-related equipment

The $1,000 Health and Wellness Community Grant will help Colonial Hills Elementary School purchase equipment for use to encourage physical activity among its students, teachers and parents.

During physical education classes, students are encouraged to be as physical and active as their abilities allow.

Additionally, the equipment will be used during community Wellness Programs, Family Fitness Night and Healthy Field Day.

"The families learn at the community health events," said Coach Terri Pitts. "And the students receive the same message at home as well as at school."

As healthy and productive adults, the students will pass their smart choices to the next generation, Pitts said.

"A healthy body houses a healthy mind," she said.

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