We welcome you to our new and improved web site. There are a lot of exciting things going on with Get Up & Go! Please browse through our web site and check out all the projects and initiatives we are working on to help improve the health of St. Clair County.
The Board of Directors for Get Up & Go! is seeking a highly motivated individual to act as an Events Management Coordinator. This person will oversee the Get Up & Go! Cup in coordination with the Get Up & Go! Biathlon. We are looking for a highly motivated person who can invest on average 10 hours per week. This is a work-from-home position that will, at times, demand participation at evening and weekend events. Experience with managing community running or biking events is important, as well as excellent coordination and communication skills. Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and two-page (maximum) resume to: Rita Boyd, President, Get Up & Go! rarras@siue.edu. Closing date for this position is December 12, 2013. Anticipated start date: January 1, 2014.
The theme of our 5th Annual Health Policy Summit was Building Connections: Healthy Bodies, Minds, & Communities. Thanks to all who participated. [Read more]
Get Up & Go! brings people and organizations in St. Clair County together to build healthy communities. Help us make St. Clair County the healthiest county in America by 2020!
The Metro East Park and Recreation District has committed funds, not to exceed a total program distribution of $1,200,000, to be awarded to successful applicants of the MEPRD FY14 Park and Trail Grant Matching Program. [Read More]
Community Spotlight: The O'Fallon Community GardenLearn how your community can be a Get Up & Go! Community. Municipalities striving to make healthy choices easy for citizens deserve recognition. Besides, these good works can inspire others to do the same. [Read More]
We all are always anxious for spring to arrive so that we can get out of the house, chase the winter blues, and enjoy the warm spring sunshine and planting things. However, the early spring fever all too often fades with the greater heat and humidity of summer, and the massive increase in bugs and weeds that bother us and our plants. These bothersome hindrances to gardening, however, can easily be avoided by planting a fall garden. [Read More]
Tue December 10
Board Meeting 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wed December 11
Bystander Intervention: Pamela Dorsey, SAFB 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Sat January 04
5th Annual Way of Lights Run/Walk 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Would you like to get involved with Get Up & Go? Many people contribute their time and talents to further the cause of Health and Wellness. [Read More]
Click here to view the Get Up & Go! Annual Report
