Sam's Club Giving Program Commits $2.8 Million to Help Americans Lead Healthier Lives ; Grants Fund the Y-Usa, Sesame Workshop, the Oasis Institute and Alliance for a Healthier Generation in Cities Throughout the United States

U.S. Newswire › April 05, 2011

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity, are some of the most costly and deadly, but fortunately, they are also among the most preventable.* This week, as part of a national philanthropic effort, the Sam's Club Giving Program will award more than $2.8 million to organizations with programs that help prevent disease and promote healthy living. Prevention and awareness programs that help people from all walks of life make healthy choices and lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in reducing obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other conditions.

The donations will be given to YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), Sesame Workshop, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the OASIS Institute. Each of these organizations has sustainable, innovative programs that focus on disease prevention by creating awareness and providing education in an effort to target specific health and wellness issues. Most importantly, these programs can have a positive effect on the communities where Sam's Club Members and Associates live and work.

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Sam's Club Giving Program Commits $2.8 Million to Help Americans Lead Healthier Lives ; Grants Fund the Y-Usa, Sesame Workshop, the Oasis Institute and Alliance for a Healthier Generation in Cities Throughout the United States

"At Sam's Club, we can make a difference by partnering with organizations that have the resources to implement national programs on a local level," said Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Health and Wellness at Sam's Club. "These four organizations each address very differ...

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