Ozarka College was awarded The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas grant in December of 2015, which helped fund a Comprehensive Health and Safety Program. In an effort to promote healthier lifestyles, part of the $46,909 awarded to Ozarka College has been used to initiate a Cardio Wellness and Fitness Challenge. Ozarka College students, employees, and the general community alike have been challenged to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles.    

Originally, Ozarka College set a goal for participants to log at least 10,000 heart-healthy miles, collectively, all while on a journey to a healthier life. The College is pleased to announce that it has well exceeded this goal. However, the College invites all who are interested, regardless of ability or skill level, to kick off the fall semester by participating in this fitness challenge. Whether you like to run, walk, bike, roll, or swim for fitness, please join us and contribute your mileage.

Registration to join the Fitness Challenge is free, and to further incentivize active lifestyles, the top three mileage contributors will be awarded a cash prize at the end of the challenge.   Simply pick up an application at any of our Ozarka College campus locations, at the Paul Miller Fitness Center in Melbourne, or access online at www.ozarka.edu/fitnesschallenge.    

Please return completed forms to Stacy Gore, Ozarka College Fitness Center Coordinator, PO Box 10, Melbourne, Arkansas 72556.   Once participants have completed the application, they will be provided with information on how to track and submit their miles.  

For more information about the Fitness Challenge, please contact Stacy Gore at 870.368.2090 or email: stacy.gore@ozarka.edu