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“Take the Plunge” Results
July 12, 2008 - The “Take the Plunge Program” wrapped up on Saturday, July 12, 2008 with an award ceremony and announcement of the final results of the event. Donna Redmond of Cortland was the grand prize winner of the above ground pool. Of the 46 participants who began the program, 21 participants completed the full twelve week challenge (including all requirements to be eligible for the grand prize) losing a combined total of 338 pounds. The paragraph below notes the top five participants and their achievements.
| 1st place | Donna Redmond lost 29 pounds with a total of 17.8% of body weight loss |
| 2nd place | Susan Tobias lost 38 pounds with a total of 16.6% of body weight loss |
| 3rd place | Tina Tobias lost 37 pounds with a total of 15.6% of body weight loss |
| 4th place | Tina Kinney lost 30 pounds with a total of 14.2% of body weight loss |
| 5th place TIE | Tracey Phillips lost 22 pounds with a total of 11% of body weight loss |
| Ellen Sweet lost 28 pounds with a total of 11% of body weight loss |
Overall, the program was a great success for FHN, as well as the community we serve. Many of the participants and their families continue their weight loss journey and lifestyle changes still today, some even requesting to continue with their weekly weigh-ins.