Media Release

CONTACT: Richard Bolig, 401 222-5086
FOR: Immediate Release
DATE: April 3, 2000

Health Department to Showcase Celebrity Walker

Dr. Patricia A. Nolan, Director of HEALTH, invites Rhode Islanders to meet the person who is perhaps the world's most radically transformed convert to healthy living, Rob Sweetgall.

"Rob Sweetgall is proof that you can change course from a destructive lifestyle to charting your own healthy path at your own healthy pace. Rob's incredible turn-around story is an inspiration to us all," said Dr. Nolan.

Dr. Nolan was referring to the public appearance of Rob Sweetgall at Rhode Island College on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Sweetgall is an author, fitness zealot, reformed junk food addict, and renowned speaker who has convincingly shared his keys to stress-reduced, healthy living with thousands of business people, students, teachers, administrators, and professionals. His message is particularly geared to anyone feeling chronically unable to escape the perils of busy schedules, deadlines, and the competing demands of everyday living. He travels widely and has appeared on numerous national television news programs, interview and talk shows. Not the least of his claims to fame is having walked across America some seven times.

Mr. Sweetgall will present a 2 p.m. seminar at the Providence Business Expo at the Providence Convention Center on Tuesday afternoon, April 4. He will make his presentation, "Walking Off Weight and Stress," at 7:00 p.m. April 4 at the John Clarke Science Building, Room 125, Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Both appearances are sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Providence Journal.

Dr. Nolan is enthusiastic about Mr. Sweetgall's visit to Rhode Island. "I encourage all to stop and hear what Rob has to say about becoming and staying fit. It doesn't have to be a chore. It can be fun -- even an adventure."