Vern Fleischer News Today

Idaho communities received a record $85,500 for projects and programs that encourage physical activity, thanks to the efforts from 98 participants who successfully completed the Mayors Walking Challenge. The annual statewide program offered by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health paid out a record amount. Mayor who walked at least least 10,000 steps per day in October earned $1,000 for their communities. Mayors who walked at least 5,000 steps per day earned $500 for their communities

Idaho communities are receiving a record $85,500 for projects and programs that encourage physical activity, thanks to the efforts from 98 participants who successfully completed the Mayor’s Walking Challenge. The payout and number of winners are the most in the 10-year history of the annual statewide program offered by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health.