WELLNESSWEDNESDAY: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2

By Jessica Mackin Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing programs, services and support that empower the community by promoting a lifestyle of optimal nutrition, fitness and health, will host the East Hampton premiere screening of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2, the latest documentary from filmmaker Joe Cross. The screening will be held on Saturday at 7 PM at LTV Studios in Wainscott. After the screening Cross will host a Q&A. In 2010, Cross took viewers on his journey from overweight and sick to healthy and fit via a 60-day juice fast in the award-winning film Fat Sick & Nearly Dead. The film was viewed by over 20 million people worldwide. Now he's back with Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2, where he shows how to make healthy habits last for the long-term, and how lifestyle choices impact overall health. Cross came to East Hampton in April 2013 to film the local children and families involved with Wellness Foundation's innovative Healthy Food For Life in-school nutrition program for inclusion in the sequel. Cross declared, "What I witnessed with Healthy Food For Life was nothing short of amazing. There was a fabulous community spirit as moms, dads and kids came together to learn about wellness and prepare and eat healthy food together. I can't help but wonder what it would look like if this program was in every school in the country." Healthy Food for Life empowers children to become the "Generation of Change" instead of the first generation in history to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. The program has helped over 5000 children and family members on the East End get healthy together. "We are honored to have our groundbreaking children's program recognized in Joe's new film," said Jennifer Taylor, Wellness Foundation's Executive Director for Education and Programs. A limited number of tickets are available for a 6 PM meet-and-greet reception with Cross, prior to the screening. The cost is $50 and includes catering by Fresh Hamptons, VIP seating at screening and a copy of Cross' latest cookbook. General admission tickets are $15, and are available online at Wellness Foundation's website www.wfeh.org or by phone at 631-329-2590. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. All ticket proceeds will benefit Wellness Foundation's Healthy Food for Life programs.

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