Lighten up for Life! A New Competition Begins September 1st!

Join the Firefighters of WNC & Jared Fogle from Subway in a new season of Lighten Up 4 Life

You’re invited: Lighten Up 4 Life Kickoff Wednesday September 1st 10am at Pack Square in Downtown Asheville - Across from the Fire Station


Special guests include:

Jared from Subway, Mayor Terry Bellamy, Eddie Fox & Sharon Green 99.9 KISS FM,
Josh Michael & Kim Mathews STAR 104.3 and many more!

Volunteer and full time firefighters from across Western North Carolina are joining the challenge. These professionals, heroes to our communities, face unique barriers to staying healthy. They work long and often erratic shifts. Their sleep is often interrupted. Those based at stations have to cook for large groups who traditionally enjoy less-than-healthy meals. And when the bell rings, the physical demands placed on firefighters responding to a call are extreme. Their specialized gear and self-contained breathing apparatus can weigh up to 75 pounds.

Because firefighters know the importance of staying in shape and eating healthier, departments across the mountains have decided to join the Lighten Up 4 Life Challenge this fall.

They are asking you to join too, in getting healthy and in setting an example for the children whose lives they protect. ..

Now Let’s Get Started! Here’s How You Can Join the Lighten Up 4 Life Challenge

To join, you must register as part of a team or as an individual if you’re not competing for prizes.

To register for the competition: Click here and complete the registration form.

While registering, you will be asked to submit your name, a team name, the company or organization (If applicable) you are affiliated with and your e-mail address and your phone number. Once you’ve completed this part of the registration each team member will receive an email confirmation to complete your registration. That’s it! You’re on your way to losing weight and feeling great.

The Lighten Up 4 Life Challenge website provides healthy diets, great recipes, cooking videos, free exercise tips, and local walking, running & health events.

There is no limit to the number of teams that can compete from any organization. You may sign up anytime throughout the year.

Everyone is invited to join us; businesses, organizations, neighborhoods, families and area churches.