THINGS WERE SWINGING AT THE ZOO

8/15/2007
CTY mercy12p 08/10/07 The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Location: Toledo, Ohio Caption: Madison Romick, 5, of Findlay, O., tries a hula hoop which ends up around her neck on an obstacle course sponsored by the Kohl's Kids in Action program during the Mercy Day at the Toledo Zoo. Summary: Please take photos of children enjoying the 2nd Annual Mercy Day at The Zoo. It is an event that provides games and activities to encourage healthy and safe habits and behaviors. There will be jump roping contests, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc.
CTY mercy12p 08/10/07 The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Location: Toledo, Ohio Caption: Madison Romick, 5, of Findlay, O., tries a hula hoop which ends up around her neck on an obstacle course sponsored by the Kohl's Kids in Action program during the Mercy Day at the Toledo Zoo. Summary: Please take photos of children enjoying the 2nd Annual Mercy Day at The Zoo. It is an event that provides games and activities to encourage healthy and safe habits and behaviors. There will be jump roping contests, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc.

Madison Romick, 5, of Findlay plays with a hula hoop on an obstacle course sponsored by the Kohl s Kids in Action program at Mercy Day at the Zoo. Sponsors were St. Vincent Mercy Children s Hospital and Mercy Health Partners. Activities emphasized injury prevention, heart health, health screenings, a wellness program for children, and other health-related activities. The events were interactive and educational for youths and adults.