. . . through providing avenues for healthier living.

The Olean Family YMCA, Jamestown Community College, and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to organize a group of community leaders and organizations to form ACTIVATE CATTARAUGUS, a county-wide effort that will make healthier living a reality for our communities.

Over the past decade, the obesity rate has increased over 40% - - today over 30% of our adult population is obese. The obesity rates in children are increasing at an even faster rate. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recently reported that today's children have a lower life expectancy than that of their parents. The statistics are startling - this is an epidemic that is preventable.

Not one organization can tackle the problem on its own. It will take a community effort - hense the formation of Activate Cattaraugus!