G.L.A.M. Giving Life and Motivation Girl, Inc.
We are comitted to reducing Stroke, Heart Disease and Childhood Obesity in the Black Community.
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Mommy and Me Color Me Healthy
Tuesday- October 29th, 2024 6pm-9pm
Poolside Cooking
3877 Holland Rd. #510
Va Beach, VA 23452
(757)905-7465 for information
Join us on World Stroke Day, Tuesday October 29th for an event for Mom's and children of all ages to impart nutrition knowledge to implement in your home from a Mom who is a stroke survivor that had an 8 year old daughter diagnosed with obesity and severe high cholesterol. Come enjoy fun and interactive dialouge and a kid friendly cooking demonstration to begin a healthy change in your home.
Guest Speakers, Tamika Quinn and Cashara Quinn will share their journey as Mother and Daughter faced with serious health challenges and having to make that SHIFT at home to save their lives.
The brand new coloring book, "Mommy and Me: Color Me Healthy" will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit G.L.A.M. Giving Life and Motivation Inc. 501c3 organization.
THIS IS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER BELOW.
Walk To End Stroke
Sunday -October 29th 2pm-4pm
357 Edwin Dr. VA Beach
Fleet Reserve Association Branch #99
(Across from Mt. Trashmore)
"As a stroke survivor, I know first hand the impact that stroke has on families. I was only 27 years old when I suffered two strokes. I am the face of stroke. Stroke does not care how old you are, but we can reduce our risk factors now."
Tamika Quinn, Founder
G.L.A.M. will be sharing healthy lifestyle changes to incorporate during this event. Blood pressure assesments will be provided and there will be a DJ during the prep rally leading up to our walk around Mt. Trashmore. This will be an afternoon of fun, healthy education, fitness and fellowship. There will be be vendors on site for you to shop as well. Let's put an END TO STROKE together!
Eat Less Salt
The American Heart Association reccomends no more than 2,300mg of salt per day (1 tsp), but ideal is no more than 1,500mg per day.
Drink Water
Our bodies need water. For optimal performance, it is reccomended that we drink half of our body weight in water daily.
Exercise
The benefits of exercise are
-increased cardiovascular health
-better mental health
-enhanced flexibility and endurance
-weight management
-reduced chronic disease
-increased energy
-improved sleep
What others say
"If it wasn't for my Mom, I don't think I would've had this much success."
- Cashara Quinn, President G.L.A.M. Giving Life and Motivation Inc.
"Tamika Quinn is my Shero, She is a survivor and overcomer. Her character , charisma and caring peonality inspired me to be a better me. She went from Fat girl to Glam girlwhich inspired me to lose weight, eat better, and take care of my temple. She has been an awesome life coachfor me. She is THE EPITOME OF A PHENOMENAL WOMAN."
- Nia Wayne, USN Retired