"Leahs Hope"

Leah is 23 years old, isn't she beautiful? She has lived with Friedreichs Ataxia her entire life, yet still manages to smile and laugh all the time. Here is a quote from her mother, Louise:

"Leah's disease continues to progress and I know the reality that she may not be with us much longer.  To that end, I will continue my fight and do everything I can to save my little girl's life."

Westfall Foundation wants to help our friends Louise and Leah!

Starting today and lasting until July 31, 2010, for every DVD we sell, we will donate 90% oof the income io FARA

sO, please help! Share this with everybody!


"Commit to Your Health" offers a complete weight-training program designed by a certified personal fitness instructor as well as a complete dietary regimen by world renowned nutritionist, Dr. Edward Group III, a Doctor of Osteopathy who owns a total-body wellness clinic as well as a Rehabilitative Neurologist. The subject of the "Commit to Your Health" program is a middle-aged man with a neuromuscular disease who uses a wheelchair.

"Commit to Your Health" is a tremendously motivating and inspiring DVD which offers MANY benefits to disabled audiences, such as:

Health Benefits of Exercise for Persons with Disabilities


(Information provided by Sean Tweedy, CONROD Research Fellow, School of Human
Movement Studies, University of Queensland) In their seminal report “Physical Activity and Health”, the U.S. Surgeon General’s (1996) concluded that regular physical activity can have a significant health benefit for people all ages, both male and female disabled and non-disabled. The Surgeon General expressed a sense of urgency in increasing the frequency and duration of physical activity
participated in, stating that:
“Because physical activity is so directly related to preventing disease and premature death
and to maintaining a high quality of life, we must accord it the same level of attention that
we give other important public health practices that affect the entire nation. Physical
activity thus joins the front ranks of essential health objectives, such as sound nutrition, the
use of seat belts, and the prevention of adverse health effects of tobacco.”
The health benefits of regular physical activity have been shown to be the same for people
with and without disabilities (Brenes et al, 1986; Minor and Hewett, 1995; Siegel et al,
1970; Cowell et al, 1987; Kaplan et al, 1981; Hoffman, 1987; Nilsson et al, 1995; Sinclair
and Ingram, 1980; Gaffney et al, 1981; Kristensen et al, 1980; Gehlsen et al, 1981).
However it has been observed that people with disabilities (PWD) participate less,
have lower levels of fitness and higher metabolic cost of physical activity than able-
bodied peers (Oligiati et al, 1988; Olney et al, 1986). People with disabilities accrue
additional benefits from participating in regular moderate physical activity,
including:
•
PWD who are physically active have decreased rate of hospital admission
(compared with inactive) and physical activity is seen to prevent and/or
ameliorate co-morbidity including contractures, decubitis ulcers and deep-vein
thrombosis (Stotts, 1986; Patrick and McClelland, 1985; Hopkins et al, 1987;
Marge, 1988; McAdam and Natvig, 1980; Agre et al, 1987; Hardy and Jones, 1986);
•
Regular physical activity is seen to have a positive influence on the measures of
independence, activities of daily living and quality of life (Marge, 1988; Spira,
1980; Petrofsky and Heaton, 1983; Oligiati and Di Prampero, 1986).
•
Physical activity decreases psychological sequelae associated with disability
(Meyer, 1981; Shepherd, 1991; Green et al, 1984; Bar-Ord et al, 1976).

"Commit to Your Health" is designed to motivate and give people the feeling of "if he can do it, then so-can !!"

"Commit to Your Health" was created by Westfall Foundation, which is a national, tax-exempt, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, our IRS Determination Letter can be downloaded here.

Participation is simple:

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

For inquirees about becoming a Westfall Foundation corporate sponsor/partner, please email kerrywes@westfallfoundation.org

Contact me:

Email: kerrywes@westfallfoundation.org

Kerry Westfall
CEO, the Westfall Foundation
http://www.westfallfoundation.org/