HOPE speaks at Strong Roots Conference

The faces of HOPE had an amazing opportunity to speak at the Strong Roots conference (7/08) in Newport News VA. We invited one of the participants form the first kick off Mrs. Sherpard. Her son successfully completed the program and continues to make changes to his lifestyle. Please see Mrs. Sherpard comments on the blog.

Kim Dyer, one of HOPE's fitness trainer speaks to the families at the conference about ways to get FIT and encourage them to be role models for thier children.

Bariatric Surgeon speaks on Obesity Prevention

The Faces of HOPE community fundraiser & community awareness shared with families that surgery is not the easy was out. Educating, Equipping, & Empowering yourselves will prevent you from getting to the point of bariatric surgery.

Dr. Hutcher began practicing surgery in Richmond. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Mary's Hospital and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at both the Medical College of Virginia and McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Hutcher is a respected leader in the advancement of Bariatric Surgery and dedicated to providing a thorough education and continuing support network for weight loss surgery patients. Dr. Hutcher is the Past President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS).

Families taking CHARGE of their Lives

On July 23,08

10 families decided to commit to a 12 week program with The Faces of HOPE. They all know it is a journey we must take together. Our children and their families will take ownership of their lives and begin their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

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The Faces of Hope starts pilot program to fight childhood obesity

The Faces of Hope is starting a pilot program the first of January with five children and their families in the Richmond and surrounding area. Our program is a comprehensive in-home fitness, nutrition, and prevention program for children ages 6-18. It is our mission to guide children and their families toward a healthier lifestyle by encapsulating physical fitness and nutrition education in the home. Our innovative approach of working with the family in modifying personal eating and lifestyle habits, directly in the home of each child, is a critical component of personalization and positive influence. We want to educate, equip and empower our young children toward a healthier lifestyle. Follow the progress of our pilot program on our web site http://www.thefacesofhope.org/ or give us a call to learn more! (804-218-5575)

The Faces of Hope is a Virginia non-profit organization whose vision is to educate children and their families about healthy options and encourage personal empowerment such that together we make significant strides toward preventing and fighting childhood obesity.
Statistics show that one in three children is overweight and one in six is obese. The medical and psychological implications of this excess weight are disheartening. Children today are faced with an increase in type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, orthopedic problems, sleep apnea, asthma, and unfortunately the list will continue. Excess weight can also create emotional and social problems as overweight children tend to have fewer friends, lower self esteem and are at increasing risk of depression. This generation’s life span is predicted to be shorter than their parents and it is a vicious cycle as our children’s children will be faced with these same problems.