Be Active NC Press Releases

March 20, 2012
Economic Costs of Unhealthy Behaviors in NC Tops $53 Billion, Be Active Analysis Shows
Chronic conditions in adults and children linked to physical inactivity and unhealthy lifestyles cost North Carolina a total of $53.8 billion in 2010, according to a new report by Be Active North Carolina.

June 2, 2011
Chimney Rock to Launch Inaugural On the Move Wellness Event June 4
Chimeny Rock State Park and the Be Active-Appalachian partnership host family wellness day in conjunction with National Trails Day on June 4, 2011.

March 23, 2011
Be Active North Carolina Leads Prevention Efforts At Chronic Disease Legislative Awareness Day
Be Active partners with other nonprofits to bring awareness to the cost of Chronic Disease in North Carolina.

February 22, 2011
Be Active North Carolina Launches Campaign to Get One Million North Carolinians More Physically Active
Be Active North Carolina (Be Active) announces the launch of its statewide physical activity campaign the Movement for Motion to help one million North Carolinians become more active, more often.

February 8, 2011
Be Active North Carolina Launches Poster Contest to Promote Bicycle Advocacy
Be Active North Carolina is partnering with Saris Cycling Group, a manufacturer of bicycle racks and cycling training products, to launch a poster contest promoting the benefits of riding a bike.