Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Healthy Lifestars — a non-profit organization dedicated to helping today’s youth fight childhood obesity by promoting active, healthy lifestyles at a young age — celebrates Jerre and Mary Joy Stead for their commitment to this cause and their unwavering support of the Healthy Lifestars mission. The Step Up 4 Kids Celebration takes place on Nov. 8 at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and it includes a cocktail reception, dinner, honoree recognition program, online silent auction beginning Nov. 1, and traditional “paddle raise” live auction.

Donations can be made online, with as little as $50 providing one children access to the LifeStar Challenge programs for one full year.

Jerre and Mary Joy Stead are being honored at the event for their dedication to fighting childhood obesity and their contributions to the Healthy LifeStars program. Serving as advisors, coaches and friends, they were instrumental in the organization’s expansion into Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. They have donated their time, and have made significant contributions towards the advancement of the Healthy LifeStars organization. They also serve as Advisory Board members for the program, offering support of the organization as a whole as well as individuals that the program benefits.

Event registration for both the Arizona and Colorado programs, and donations can be made online at www.healthylifestars.org.