IN THE PRESS
An Interview with Candace
CPR News
March 2023
Candace Oates was interviewed by Colorado Public Radio.
"Her whole life built up to this: a new effort to help people live healthier, starting in childhood."
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Meet Candace Oates
Shoutout Colorado
June 2023
Meet the Oates
The Influence Magazines, NOCO
April 2023
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Meet Candace Oates
Canvas Rebel
October 2023
Candace Oates was honored to be featured in Canvas Rebel magazine as a health & wellness professional/leader in the community and for the work done through our non-profit organization.
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Inspiring Conversations
Voyage Denver
March 2023
Candace Oates was honored to be featured on the Voyage Denver website discussing the mission of OAA.
2024 Women Leaders
Passion Vista International Magazine
Cover Feature- Spring, 2023
Conquering Arenas – A Woman’s Tale from Boxing Rings to Boardrooms
Candace was interviewed for the Passion Vista magazine and was featured on the cover as part of their Women Leaders to Look up to article.
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Non-profit Spotlight
The Influence Magazines, NOCO
September 2022
In September of 2022, OAA was profiled in the Johnstown, Colorado Influence Magazine! The profile highlights the organization's dedication to health & wellness education.
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Candace's Weight Loss
Success Stories
Candace has been an inspiration to many. Click below to read her weight-loss success stories.
ACCOLADES
Passion Vista Organization
In 2024, Candace Oates was rightly celebrated as the Woman Leader to look up to for her unwavering dedication to advocating for equality in the dissemination of health and wellness information to underprivileged and underserved communities. Her tireless efforts are paving the way for a healthier tomorrow, inspiring others to join her noble cause and make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Global Business Forum
Candace Oates, a renowned advocate for health and wellness, delivered a powerful keynote address at the prestigious 2024 Global Business Leadership Forum in Mumbai, India. Her insightful speech on the crucial significance of prioritizing health and wellness left a lasting impact on the audience, inspiring leaders to embrace a holistic approach to success.
Global Business Forum
Candace is honored to travel to Mumbai, India to receive this amazing award. Providing educational health and wellness in-person classes to our underprivileged youth in order to create equal learning opportunities is a passion of OAA. Proper education can change future situations and has the potential to save generational lives. Obesity Awareness IN Action is determined to socially change the world.
Marquis Who's Who
Candace and OAA were selected for the prestigious Marquis Who's Who, 2024 edition. OAA was nominated by a fellow business and selected based upon our dedication to educate as many people in Health and Wellness with the purpose of saving as Many Lives as Possible, our Free unique Awareness Bound Youth Health and Wellness Educational Programming which focuses on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, and our annual Walk N'Roll walks creating an environment for all persons to focus on how movement can be fun and easy. Movement starts with a single step.
First published in 1899, Who’s Who in America remains the preeminent biographical reference registry, and has garnered much praise throughout its 120-year history. Below are just a few highlights:
** Hailed by the New York Times as “… that venerable guide to American Achievement”
** Chosen for the National Millennium Time Capsule by the White House Millennium Council
** Featured as a category on the world-famous TV show, Jeopardy
Scheel's Giving Campaign
-RUNNER UP-
OAA placed in the top 50 of 800 voted on organizations!!! Scheel's made a one-time donation of $500 to OAA.
December, 2022
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Best of the West
-WINNER-
Obesity Awareness In Action was so honored to be nominated and WIN our category for The Loveland Chamber of Commerce 2022 Best of The West Award! Such an fantastic and huge honor.
PAST EVENTS
Walk-n-Roll - June 9, 2023
Loveland, Colorado
Our second annual walk was a true success, with fantastic sponsors, one of the best photographers in Northern Colorado, and a great turn out. Together we walked 332,424 steps (166.2 miles)!
Walk-n-Roll - August 4th, 2023
Urbandale, Iowa
Go Iowa! We increased attendance by 63%. In-kind donations totaled $4,360 with $2,100 in financial donations. Together we walked 276,236 steps (115.1 miles)!
Boots, Bling & Jeans Charity Brunch - October 8, 2022
Denver, Colorado
Such amazing vendors and fun line dancing lessons!
Walk-n-Roll - August 20, 2022
Waukee, Iowa
We had fantastic vendors, a fire truck for the children and our attendees endured freezing rain and a cool temperatures to support our cause of helping others.
Walk-n-Roll - June 3, 2022
Loveland, Colorado
Our inaugural had 122 attendees! A.B Consulting and Media created a fantastic video.