Challenge Stars
HKC Schools and programs are leading efforts to meet the Challenge for kids’ health. As a group they have implemented thousands of best practices to support kids in making healthy eating and physical activity choices a habit. Read about some of the actions they have taken!
HKC-CIGNA Showcase Schools
Sponsored by the CIGNA Foundation
Since 2004, CIGNA and the CIGNA Foundation have providing funding to help build healthier school environments. With CIGNA support, Healthy Kids Challenge has been able to provide training and support to help schools with best practices that connect healthy eating and physical activity with wellness and academic achievement.
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Atlanta, Georgia
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas, Texas
Florida
Houston, Texas
New York |
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Missouri
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Richmond, Virginia |
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Colorado
New Hampshire |
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New Mexico
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| Thanks to a 3-year grant, Kansas Kids C.A.N., funded by the Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans, rural community programs and schools in a 16 county area demonstrated how they C.A.N. (Connect Activity and Nutrition) for kids. | ||
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Scott-Greeley-Wichita Counties |
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Liberal Parks-Recreation Department |
HKC recognizes other Challenge Stars for their commitment to make a healthy difference for kids
Wichita, Kansas Schools
Funding by Via Christi Volunteers
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Via Christi Child Development Center St. Joseph Catholic School St. Patrick Catholic School St. Anne |
Holy Savior Bethel Life |
McPherson, Kansas Schools
Funding by the Sunflower Foundation, Health Care for Kansans
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Eisenhower Elementary Lincoln Elementary Roosevelt Elementary Washington Elementary McPherson Middle School McPherson High School |






