For Immediate Release

Charlotte, NC
August 25, 2011 — NoFizz America, Inc. is excited to announce a fun physical activity challenge for local business owners, government employees, media members, and professionals.

Beginning September 1st, more than a dozen local Charlotte residents will Walk The Walk – tracking the number of steps they take every day for the entire month of September – in an effort to set an example and provide a positive showing of the simplicity, importance and fun physical activity brings.

The challenge, designed to show young people across the country how easy and enjoyable it is to be active and healthy, is a fun way to get member of local businesses and organizations moving and prioritizing fitness.

Pedometers that have been provided for the challenge were donated by Tenders Fresh Food in Cornelius, NC. Tenders also provided pedometers that NoFizzUSA handed out to all teen health program participants in Mecklenburg County in the summer or 2011.

Members of the challenge include:

Mary Pat Baldauf, City of Columbia (SC) | Follow on Twitter
Brian Baltosiewich, Radio Exiles | Follow on Twitter
Terra Baltosiewich, Cafe Terra Blog | Follow on Twitter
Brooks Briz, Tenders Fresh Food | Follow on Twitter
Mike D’Avria, HelloCharlotte.com | Follow on Twitter
Bobby DeMuro, NoFizz America | Follow on Twitter
Morgan Fogarty, FOX Charlotte | Follow on Twitter
Brian Gott, Mecklenburg County | Follow on Twitter
Nan Gray, Northlake Mall | Follow on Twitter
Scott Hepburn, Media Emerging | Follow on Twitter
Kim Hughes, 704Events.com | Follow on Twitter
Mike McBride, Sensafe | Follow on Twitter
Cicely Mitchell, WBAV Radio | Follow on Twitter
Maureen O’Boyle, WBTV Charlotte | Follow on Twitter
Christopher Patton, Flex + Fit | Follow on Twitter
Anthony Proctor, 1060 Creative | Follow on Twitter
Giovanni Sepulveda, Our Neighborhood Magazine | Follow on Twitter
Katie Sherman, Friends of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library | Follow on Twitter
Logan Stewart, Discovery Place | Follow on Twitter
Rich Tucker, CruiseDeals.com | Follow on Twitter

“We are fortunate to have Tenders and so many other amazing supporters in local businesses and other organizations,” said Bobby DeMuro, NoFizz America’s Executive Director.

“Their eagerness to set a great example and partake in a fun, positive health challenge has been huge for us to spread the importance of health and physical activity across the country.”

The challenge is simple; from 12:01 am on September 1st, to 11:59 pm on September 30th, whoever in the group takes the most steps (walking, running, playing sports, etc) wins!

In doing so, the entire group will engage with each other and those around the community via social media, traditional media, and more to lead by example in the fight to promote physical activity and health.

Among other prizes, one participant will win two tickets and two field passes to a 2011 Carolina Panthers game.

“Tenders believes that encouraging children to live active lifestyles is very important. It’s a staple for how our business operates,” said Brooks Briz, from Tenders Fresh Food.

“The challenge also gives us an opportunity to contribute to the community in which we operate and positively impact young people’s lives. Finally, tracking fitness results motivates people. Our hope is that others will be motivated by seeing leaders in their community achieve results and will choose to take action!”

NoFizz America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy hydration across the country through community outreach events, student health education programs, social media health initiatives, and more.

For information about the Walk The Walk Challenge, click here.

For more information on NoFizz America, please visit www.nofizzusa.org.

Press Contact:
Bobby DeMuro
Founder, Executive Director
(704) 787-3019
bobby@nofizzusa.org
www.nofizzusa.org

For Immediate Release

Columbia, South Carolina
January 3, 2011 — NoFizz America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mayor Steve Benjamin of the city of Columbia, South Carolina – as well as his entire staff – have accepted the January Mayor’s Hydration Challenge.

The Mayor’s Challenge, a health and wellness initiative held by the nonprofit organization NoFizz America, challenges mayors throughout North and South Carolina to avoid soda, and drink 60 ounces of water, every day for the month of January to promote the importance of healthy hydration.

More than 300 mayors throughout the Carolinas have been challenged to participate in the January initiative, a 30-day campaign that more than 5,000 people – in 24 states and 5 different countries – have already experienced.

“We are extremely happy to have Mayor Benjamin and his staff participate in our January health initiative,” said Kate Kincaid, NoFizz America’s Director of Development.

“We are honored to hear how excited and eager Mayor Benjamin is to take part in this 30-day challenge, as a way to accentuate the importance of proper health and hydration to the people of Columbia and beyond.”

In a record turnout, Steve Benjamin was elected Mayor of Columbia in April of 2010.

He has worked very actively in community initiatives with numerous public and private organizations dating back to his years at the University of South Carolina where he served as President of the Student Government and as Student Bar Association President at the USC School of Law.

Mayor Benjamin has continued that service through the present, serving on numerous boards for nonprofit organizations such as the Columbia Urban League, Benedict College, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and as a Founding Board Member of the Eau Claire Promise Zone. He also served as a founding member of Choose Children First.

In 1999, at age 29, Benjamin was appointed to Governor Jim Hodges’ Cabinet as director of the state’s second largest law enforcement agency, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services.

In addition to his work as Mayor, Benjamin serves as Managing Partner of the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC. He is married to the former DeAndrea Gist, and they are the proud parents of daughters Bethany (5) and Jordan Grace (3). The Benjamins are members of Saint John Baptist Church in Columbia.

“It is so meaningful to have such a visible city leader as Mayor Benjamin join the January initiative,” added Founder/Executive Director Bobby DeMuro.

“His reputation as a leader and community representative for Columbia is unparalleled, and we are proud to partner with him to begin to bring the message of health and proper hydration to the Columbia community.”

Everybody is welcome to join the NoFizzUSA 30-Day Challenge at any time. Visit www.nofizzclt.org, where you can register and join for free by clicking the ‘Take The Challenge’ button, and filling out the brief registration form.

For more information on the city of Columbia, South Carolina, please visit their website, www.columbiasc.net.

About NoFizzUSA: 
NoFizz America, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy hydration in the Carolinas through community outreach events and student health education programs.

Contact:
Bobby DeMuro
Founder, Executive Director
(704) 787-3019
www.nofizzclt.org

For Immediate Release

Charlotte, North Carolina
December 31, 2010 — NoFizz America, Inc., a health non-profit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced an ambitious initiative challenging city mayors across the Carolinas to give up soda – and drink 60 ounces of water every day – for the entire month of January.

The Mayor’s Challenge, a health and wellness initiative, seeks to promote the importance of healthy hydration in local communities by partnering with city mayors as visible leaders of their respective communities.

Almost 30 mayors throughout the Carolinas have agreed to participate in the January initiative, a 30-day challenge that more than 6,000 people – in 24 states and 5 different countries – have already taken.

“We are excited that so many mayors have taken the challenge thus far,” said NoFizz America Director of Development, Kate Kincaid. “We commend them for taking this challenge, and we’re excited that they have committed to this challenge to improve their health and raise awareness in their respective communities.”

For a complete list (as of the timing of this press release) of participating mayors, please see the bottom of this release. To keep up to date on additions to the challenge, please visit www.nofizzclt.org for the latest information.

NoFizz America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy hydration in the Carolinas through community outreach and student health education programs.

In addition to holding hydration initiatives via social media every month, NoFizz America also administers health education outreach programs at schools, community centers, and other facilities across the Carolinas, teaching children about the importance of nutrition, fitness, and healthy hydration.

“We appreciate mayors from across the region participating in this campaign to empower their residents to choose water over beverages like soda,” added Founder and Executive Director Bobby DeMuro. “Their participation, as leaders and pillars of their communities, is crucial in our hopes of spreading the message of hydration and moderation throughout the Carolinas.”

Everybody is welcome to join the NoFizzUSA 30-Day Challenge. Visit www.nofizzclt.org/30days, where you can register and join for free at any time.

Press Contact:
Bobby DeMuro
Founder, Executive Director
(704) 787-3019
www.nofizzclt.org

Participating Mayors (as of December 31, 2010):

Ted Alexander, Shelby, NC
Larry Bagwell, Easley, SC
Bill Bell, Durham, NC
Carlton Boyles, Trinity, NC
John Byrne, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Jimmy Dancy, Rutherfordton, NC
Franklin Deese, Marshville, NC
Daune Gardner, Waxhaw, NC
Don Godbey, Mauldin, SC
Charlene Herring, Ridgeway, SC
Mike Inscore, Wilkesboro, NC
Charles Johnson, Siler City, NC
Mark Kleinschmidt, Chapel Hill, NC
Steve Little, Marion, NC
Gary Long, Fountain Inn, SC
Joel Macon, Carolina Beach, NC
Terry Mann, Whiteville, NC
Roger McLean (and staff), Elizabeth City, NC
Lee Moritz, Jr. (and staff), Conover, NC
Pete O’Geary, Henderson, NC
Karen Robinson, Hildebran, NC
Jill Swain, Huntersville, NC
Jeff Tarte, Cornelius, NC
Jim Taylor, Matthews, NC
Scott Whitaker, Boonville, NC
Ronnie Wall, Burlington, NC
Ronnie Worley, Cramerton, NC