City mayor joins annual walking challenge

Mayor Rich Sykes raises his arms in a moment of celebration as fifth graders from Hacker Middle School join with him and other city leaders as the walked around the school’s playground area as the annual mayor walking challenge event began earlier this month.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

Mayor Rich Sykes joined forces with mayors from across Idaho earlier this month to participate in the Mayor’s Walking Challenge.

Hosted by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, the statewide program that “gives Idaho mayors the opportunity to get active and earn funds for their community while setting a great example by being physically active,” according to a spokesperson with the state organization.

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