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Amy Adkins, marketing coordinator Employees Go Pound for Pound in Weight Loss Challenge to Benefit Omaha Food Bank Omaha, Neb. (April 1, 2009) – The Omaha Food Bank received 1400 pounds of food as the result of a yearlong employee weight loss challenge launched by Cassling. The Fight Against Hunger: Pound for Pound campaign encouraged employees to donate one pound of food to the Omaha Food Bank for every pound of weight they lost on their way to better health. Cassling then matched each food donation, pound for pound. “We are proud of our employees for demonstrating their ongoing commitment to personal wellness and proud of the donations they have made to support the Omaha Food Bank,” said President and CEO Mike Cassling. The Pound for Pound challenge began in March 2008. In mid-July 2008, the first donation of 939 pounds of food was delivered to the Omaha Food Bank. Donations continued to be made throughout the year to help the organization meet its need. In April 2009, Cassling will make a final 500 pound donation to the Food Bank to conclude the program. At the conclusion of the challenge in March 2009, employees had lost more than 732 pounds, resulting in an average loss of 4.7 pounds per employee. Cassling, through its award-winning wellness program, continually encourages employees to lead healthier lifestyles through programs like Pound for Pound as well as other incentives, educational programs and an annual wellness stipend. About Cassling About Cassling’s Wellness Program
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