Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA)

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA)

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Q What is the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
PALA stands for the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award and it a fun way to challenge yourself to get moving and get healthy! The PALA award is part of the President’s Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program, which is a program of... Full Answer
Q If I miss a week of the Million PALA Challenge, can I still participate?
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Yes. However, to be eligible for the award and meet the requirements, you must re-start your activity tracking no later than Monday, August 22nd. After August 22nd, if you miss a week, you will not be able to restart the program as the program ends... Full Answer
Q What is the Million Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) Challenge?
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The Million PALA Challenge was launched on September 14th, 2010 by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Council Co-chair Dominique Dawes; and Let’s Move! Executive Director Robin Schepper.  An initiative of... Full Answer
Q When does the Million PALA Challenge end?
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The Million PALA Challenge ends September 30th, 2011. Click here to get started and challenge yourself! Full Answer
Q What will Million PALA Challenge participants receive on achieving PALA?
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The Million PALA Challenge participants who complete the 6-week program will be provided a commemorative electronic certificate recognizing your participation in the challenge.  The certificate is signed by Dr. Oz and endorsed by Sharecare. Click... Full Answer
Q Who can participate in the Million PALA challenge?
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Anyone aged 6 or older is welcome to participate in the free program. However, only adults aged 18 or over can participate on Sharecare and earn the PALA certificate. Click here to get started and challenge yourself! Full Answer
Q How does a Million PALA Challenge participant track their daily activity?
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Participants simply need to log in to Sharecare and click on the coaching tab on their profile page.  On the dashboard of the coaching program, users will see a box at the upper right hand corner labeled, Challenge Yourself.  To track your... Full Answer
Q During the Million PALA Challenge, can I enter activity for days I missed?
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Yes. You can back-log days you were not able to sign in to Sharecare and track your activity. Simply click on the “Check My Progress” button in the Challenge Yourself program box. A pop-up box with a calendar will appear. Simply click on the... Full Answer
Q How will I receive my Million PALA Challenge certificate?
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Individuals who track their progress on Sharecare will automatically receive access to download the certificate when they complete the 6-week program.  Logged in members will receive a link to the certificate in the Challenge Yourself box on the... Full Answer
Q How do I get involved as a participant in the Million PALA Challenge?
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Becoming a participant is easy to do.  If you are currently a Sharecare member, simply log into your Sharecare profile page.  Click on your “Coach” tab.  On your coaching dashboard, the Challenge Yourself tracking box will... Full Answer