Meadow Brook Theatre Holds 'Feets for Seats 5K Fun Run/Walk' 8/22

The 2nd Annual ‘Feet for Seats 5K Fun Run/Walk' to benefit Meadow Brook Theatre has been recognized as a quality physical activity event by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness.

The event will take place on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Check-in begins at 8:00 am at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University with the 5K run/walk to start at 9:00 am. Information and sign up for Feet for Seats can be found at www.mbtheatre.com under the "Feet for Seats" tab.

The Governor's Council endorses local, regional and state events to acknowledge an organization's ability to plan and carry out a quality event that significantly contributes to the health and well-being of Michigan residents. Feet for Seats exemplifies this core value and is endorsed by the Governor's Council.

"By endorsing local events all across the state, we hope to bring attention to the importance of physical activity and encourage our citizens to take responsibility for their health," said Marilyn Lieber, president and CEO of the Governor's Council. "These local events can have a tremendous impact on health care costs that present a significant challenge for our state's economy."

"We are honored to have been selected as an endorsed event," said Meadow Brook Theatre Artistic Director Travis Walter. "Feet for Seats started as a small spark of an idea and quickly turned into a fascinating community event. We thank the Governor's Council for acknowledging our efforts."

In order to become an endorsed event, an organization must complete an application form for review. Some criteria that is taken into consideration includes providing a positive, safe physical activity experience using qualified officials and benefiting a nonprofit or charitable organization.

For more information about the Governor's Council's endorsement program, please visit www.michiganfitness.org/endorsements/index.php.

For additional information on Meadow Brook Theatre, please visit www.mbtheatre.com. Meadow Brook Theatre is a non-profit, cultural institution serving southeast Michigan for over 40 years.