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The 50 Million Pound Challenge is growing every day. Here you can find news about how our community is doing, including Dr. Ian’s appearances and the latest Challenge events and milestones.

2007

SEP22

New Yorkers say “I Love The Challenge,” join in record numbers

Weekend of Fitness, Faith & Good Fun in Big Apple Delivers Big Push Towards Campaign’s Million-Pound Milestone Dr. Ian Smith’s 50 Million Pound Challenge went to the Big Apple for a weekend of sp...
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SEP02

New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

New Yorkers say “I Love The Challenge,” join in record numbers Weekend of Fitness, Faith & Good Fun in Big Apple Delivers Big Push Towards Campaign’s Million-Pound Milestone Dr. Ian Smith’s 50...
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AUG25

Milwaukee Gets the Fever, Cheers 50 Million Pound Challenge as the Cure

Enthusiastic Crowd Turns Out in Force to Fight Epidemic of Excess Weight, Celebrate Passing Half Million Pound Mark Dr. Ian Smith and The 50 Million Pound Challenge got a glorious sunny-day welcome i...
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AUG11

Chicago Turns it Loose for The Challenge

Challenge Hosts Lead Float in Annual Bud Billiken Parade, Star-studded Cast Shines at Special Event in Washington Park The 50 Million Pound Challenge got a rousing windy-city welcome in Chicago Aug. ...
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JUL28

Hip Hop Spirit in St. Louis Steps Out for 50 Million Pound Challenge

Lifts Challenge to Record Month in July for Event Turnout & Past 400,000 Total Pounds Lost Mark What a month!  Hot on the heels of record crowds in Detroit & Atlanta, St. Louis showed it...
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JUL21

Record Turnout in Atlanta Turns It On for The Challenge

ATL Turns Out a Crowd & Turns on the Charm for the 8th Stop on The 50 Million Pound Challenge Tour The hits just keep on coming.  Only a week after the campaign's biggest event to date, Atla...
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JUL14

Detroit Gives It Up for The Challenge

Record Crowd & All-Star Cast Shift into Overdrive to Get Motor City Moving as 50 Million Pound Challenge Continues Its Drive Across America A high-energy, high-revving crowd of thousands arrived...
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JUN30

Stars Shine Bright for 50 Million Pound Challenge in Houston as Showers Don't Dampen Fervor of Fans

Neither rain, nor heat, nor heavy humid air could keep thousands of fervent, rap-stepping fans from giving The Challenge a Texas-sized welcome in front of Houston's historic, picturesque City Hall Sat...
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JUN16

"A party with a purpose"- J Anthony Brown (national radio personality, Tom Joyner Morning Show)

Thousands filled Cleveland's Time Warner Amphitheater on Saturday afternoon, June 16th, to take in some great live music and entertainment and also take up a vow to 'give up the pounds, not the fight....
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JUN09

Memphis, TN Recap

In an historic rally demonstrating community solidarity, thousands filled the National Civil Rights Museum plaza on a scorching hot Saturday in Memphis to take in an afternoon of great music from the ...
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MAY19

Miami Challenge Event Delivers Sun, Stars and First Steps for Many to Healthier Life

Thousands filled Miami's Bay Front Park Saturday afternoon to take in some great live music and entertainment and also take up a vow to 'give up the pounds, not the fight.' Dr. Ian Smith, author of th...
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APR21

Baltimore, MD Recap

Thousands filled Baltimore's Harborplace April 19 to vow to "give up the pounds, not the fight". Dr. Ian Smith, author, journalist, and host of VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club" brought his newly launched 50...
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