Washington, DC
April 7, 2007 | 11:00 a.m. (EST)
National Mall | 7th Street & Madison Drive


The 50 Million Pound Challenge officially kicks off with a star-studded live event April 7 on the National Mall at 7th Street and Madison Drive, in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith will be joined in launching The Challenge campaign by appearances and performances from a remarkable group of celebrity champions—many of whom have their own personal stories to tell—including Patti LaBelle, Steve Harvey, Michael Strahan, Yolanda Adams, Ashford and Simpson, Omarion, Kelly Price, Jackee Harry, Biz Markie, Kimberley Locke, Da Brat, and other leaders from across the African-American community and national health and civic organizations.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees will have a chance to learn more about the initiative, sign-up for The Challenge, undergo free health screenings, and join Dr. Ian on the campaign’s first post-launch walk, to mark the first steps of one of the largest African-American health initiatives ever undertaken. It then travels across America on a 14-city tour to spread the word and encourage more people to take The Challenge and help make history—for their own benefit and for lasting benefits that will strengthen the entire community for generations to come.

http://50millionpounds.com/