The Challenge-RGV is more than a weight loss competition. The Challenge-RGV provides people with the tools and opportunities to make sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes and lose weight when appropriate. Over the course of three months, participants have free access to gyms, exercise classes, health screenings, cooking classes, and fun runs/walks.
The event is open to people 18 and older from anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley. Those who participate in The Challenge-RGV have their baseline weight taken at the January kick-off event, midpoint weigh-in, and finale in April.
This year, we want to emphasize the importance of social support in overcoming obstacles and bringing mental health awareness with a theme of "interconnectedness." We are happy to announce that we are kicking off The Challenge-RGV 2024 on Saturday, January 20th at Linear Park in Brownsville and Saturday, January 27th at the Edinburg City Hall Courtyard in Edinburg!
We are in need of assistance with blood pressure checks and BMI readings for The Challenge-RGV Kick-Off events on Saturday, January 20th and Saturday, January 27th. All volunteers are required to arrive at 7:00am to assist with set up and to be at their assigned station by the event starting time (9:00am).
Save the Date
Please plan to attend the dates and times listed below.
- Training: Wednesday, January 17th from 9:30am - 11:30am or Thursday, January 18th from 11:30am - 1:30pm
- Kick-off: Saturday, January 20th – Linear Park from 7:00am - 1:00pm and/or Saturday, January 27th - Edinburg City Hall Courtyard from 7:00am - 1:00pm
- Additional opportunities: https://forms.office.com/r/sFjuFerFbS
Training Required
Please be advised all volunteers are required to attend a training session. During this training, we will cover the program protocols as well as the new protocols developed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Once we receive confirmation, volunteers will receive a calendar invite for the training from TheChallengeRGV@uth.tmc.edu.
We really appreciate your help with this event! Do not hesitate to contact Jessica Perez at Jessica.N.Perez@uth.tmc.edu with any questions or concerns.
Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university.
