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Nine U.S. cities will receive a total of $745,000 for winning the 2021 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards. City mayors who have helped children and families thrive by initiating exceptional programs were awarded.
In a press release, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has joined the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) to award over $4.3 million to 54 cities of the nation.
USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran said that mayors believe how safe, clean, and green spaces help improve children and families health status. He also said that the ABFHA helps USCM support more cities by awarding worthy cities.