A new six week challenge to promote health, fitness and community engagement will get underway on Sunday, Jan. 26 in Henning. 

As part of the challenge, teams of four individuals will compete in teams to earn points through weight loss, physical activity and participation in community service activities. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top two teams and a portion of the proceeds will be used to support local causes. 

Participants must be 18 years or older and each team will consist of four members. Teams can register together or as individuals. Individuals will be assigned to teams randomly. 

Participants will weigh in privately with the challenge coordinator at the start and conclusion of the challenge, and record weekly weigh-ins and log their activities honestly. Points will be awarded for five percent weight loss, workouts, fitness classes, donating blood, donations to the food shelf, volunteer hours, clothing donations to the Salvation Army or school caring closet, and neighborhood cleanup. 

The cost is $30 per participant. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. The live kickoff event will be held in the school band room on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. 

Register by contacting the Henning School District office at 583-2927