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Mayor Tom Henry Participates in Third Weigh-In for OPF4

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Tuesday afternoon, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry visited East Allen University to participate in his third weigh-in for the Operation Fight for a Fitter Fort (OPF4) program.


As of Tuesday, Mayor Henry weighted 190 pounds. At last month's weigh-in Mayor Henry also weighted 190 pounds. When he first started this journey back in October, he weighed 203 pounds.

During his visit to East Allen University, Mayor Henry spoke with students about the importance of being healthy.


He has made the commitment to increase his physical activity, eat healthier, lose 15 pounds, and participate in next year’s Fort4Fitness event.

OPF4 is a community wellness initiative to encourage individuals to implement lifestyle changes that include fitness, nutrition, wellness, and activities. OPF4’s mission is for residents to lose a collective 500,000 pounds by the end of 2016. To date, more than 850 individuals have signed up to participate in OPF4.

 

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