Kids in the Yakima, WA area have been encouraged to enroll in a fitness challenge during the month of July. Local fitness enthusiasts have created a fund-raiser to benefit children’s health programs.

Children pledge to be active for a minimum of 30 minutes a day for three days each week. The children obtained donations from sponsors. Monies raised will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, a group of children’s hospitals.

The children that have raised certain dollar amounts win sports-related prizes, such as soccer or basketballs, or even a bicycle. The fund-raiser organizers anticipate that approximately 400 children will sign up and they hope to raise $3,000 to $5,000.

The event has local sponsors, including McDonald’s. The event concludes August, 4th with prizes and rewards distributed.