PRESS RELEASE

March 30, 2019

Macon, GA.

MGB INC. RECEIVES 2019 SAUCONY RUN FOR GOOD FOUNDATION GRANT

MGB INC. is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2019 Saucony Run for Good Foundation grant of $10,000.  The Saucony Run for Good Foundation was established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running programs. The mission of the Saucony Foundation is to improve the lives of children by further optimizing the impact and success of community organizations that inspire kids to run. Since 2006, the Saucony Run for Good Foundation has awarded over one million dollars to nearly 120 schools and community organizations–all dedicated to preventing childhood obesity through running and an active lifestyle. 

According the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than tripled over the past 30 years.  One of five children, age 6 to 11, is considered obese.  The number are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese.  Many will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma.

Kelvin Middleton, President/CEO, of MGB INC. states that Macon has the highest obesity rate of similar major cities in the United States according to a recent study conducted by the New York University School of Medicine, Department of Public Health. (Macon Telegraph, May 21, 2018).  “We are facing a crisis epidemic”, states Middleton, “and we cannot wait for anyone else to save our children and families.”  The Saucony Run for Good Foundation brand is focused on runners and social responsibility; and, will directly help combat childhood obesity and also include instruction related nutrition, self-esteem, social skills and making appropriate, healthy choices.