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  1. 2008 N-Lighten Nebraska Official Results
    June 2, 2008 - -More than 25,500 pounds lost and nearly 2.6 million miles logged.  Those are the totals from the 7,761 Nebraskans that participated in the 2008 N-Lighten Nebraska program for adults.
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  2. N-Lighten Nebraska One-Month Update!
    March 11, 2008 - -Officials also announced that more than 300 teams remain in the running for the grand prize of 10 mountain bikes, compliments of Subway and Bike Pedalers.  To remain eligible, teams must include the maximum of 10 members on their roster and must report progress at least monthly.
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  3. Gov. Heineman Declares March as Wellness Month in Nebraska
    March 3, 2008 - Gov. Dave Heineman today signed a proclamation declaring March as Wellness Month in Nebraska.
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  4. New Grant Program Announced
    February 5, 2008 - -Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska announces a new grant program to support health and wellness programs across the state, especially in Greater Nebraska.
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  5. N-Lighten Nebraska Begins Friday!
    January 3, 2008 - -Lace up your walking shoes and stock up on fruits and vegetables. It’s time for N-Lighten Nebraska, Nebraska’s premier weight-loss and accumulated activity competition. Up for grabs are statewide medals, 10 mountain bikes, thousands of incentive prizes and of course, better health and wellness.
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  6. Governor Encourages Nebraskans to Get N-Lightened
    January 3, 2008 - -Governor Dave Heineman announced Wednesday that he’ll be leading state workers in a 30-minute walk through the halls of the Capitol Building on Thursday, Jan. 10 to help promote the 2008 N-Lighten Nebraska entry campaign.
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  7. Governor Heineman Announces Wellness Awards
    January 2, 2008 - - Gov. Dave Heineman today announced the creation of a new award to encourage businesses in Nebraska to recognize the successful efforts of Nebraska employers in promoting workplace wellness.
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  8. NLN 2008 Registration Begins
    November 26, 2007 -- N-Lighten Nebraska 2008 has officially kicked off its annual campaign and is calling for companies, communities and families to get entered in the statewide wellness program.
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  9. 2007 Results
    May 23, 2007 - - More than 16,000 pounds lost and nearly 1.5 million miles logged. Those are the totals from the 6,832 Nebraskans that participated in the 2007 N-Lighten Nebraska program for adults. The three-month team wellness endeavor, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center and St. Francis Medical Center of Grand Island, wrapped up May 1, with teams logging final numbers by May 10.
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