Charity launches war on obesity

Solutions to Obesity Problems Inc – a newly registered charity to be known as STOP – has declared war on obesity in Australia.

STOP has mustered international support from GNLD, a global health and nutrition company operating in 53 countries, and Team Tszyu, a global support team for people with health and obesity problems.

The charity will be launched with a press conference in Sydney on June 18, 2009.

World boxing champion Kostya Tszyu, who heads Team Tszyu, has been appointed ambassador for STOP. He will attend the launch with his wife, Natasha, and other sporting identities and celebrities.

STOP is mustering the support of corporate sponsors and government bodies to join the battle against obesity, which is generally recognised as one of Australia’s most serious health problems, costing government $21 billion a year.

The registered, national, non-profit organization says it is "dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults who seek optimum health and freedom from obesity".

Representatives of government and corporate Australia are to attend the launch in the Holmes room of the Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney, on the Thursday, from 11 am.

The secretary to the Leader of the NSW Opposition, John Ajaka, will be among government representatives to attend the launch.

A committee of STOP will conduct the launch and press conference with the support of major sponsors GNLD, which has been operating internationally for 50 years, and Team Tszyu.

STOP says its objective is to empower overweight people through science, education, training, personal support, and time-proven methods for health and success.

The charity says it will form strategic partnerships with corporations which supply products and services to combat obesity, as well as with schools and government bodies.

For more information visit: www.stopobesity.org.au

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