Realizing the health risks caused by childhood obesity, L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, decided to do something about it.

 

L. Brooks Patterson, in collaboration with Oakland County Health Division and community partners, is tackling this epidemic in Oakland County with an exciting program to get Oakland County’s children and families moving and eating right.

 

 

Since the program’s inception, over 173,000 3rd and 4th graders have participated. Students walked over 16 billion steps!

2012 marks the 9th anniversary of Count Your Steps. We look forward to more Oakland County students taking the right step toward a healthy lifestyle.