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'Sweat Equity' Earns Dual Meaning In House Build
INDIANAPOLIS – A Habitat for Humanity home is being built at the Indiana State Fair and will be moved for a family in need in the coming weeks.
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels grabbed a paint brush and chipped in, too. Daniels said she hopes the project will spark in an interest in fairgoers.
"Hopefully, they'll walk by, see what's going on and maybe want to get involved in their own community," she said.
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels grabbed a paint brush and chipped in, too. Daniels said she hopes the project will spark in an interest in fairgoers.
"Hopefully, they'll walk by, see what's going on and maybe want to get involved in their own community," she said.
What the photo didn’t show you
INDIANAPOLIS – It’s a brave woman who will let her picture be featured on a billboard next to the words “Year of Pigs.” But Cheri Daniels, wife of Gov. Mitch Daniels, can be seen smiling on a billboard on Fall Creek Boulevard as she cradles a black-and-white piglet, touting Indiana’s State Fair and its theme this year honoring pigs.
Of course, she might not have been smiling for long. The governor, speaking Friday at the Indiana Pork Producers’ ham breakfast at the opening of the State Fair, told the crowd that moments after the picture was taken, the piglet “peed all over her.”
Of course, she might not have been smiling for long. The governor, speaking Friday at the Indiana Pork Producers’ ham breakfast at the opening of the State Fair, told the crowd that moments after the picture was taken, the piglet “peed all over her.”
First Lady Excited for Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS – It's the “Year of the Pig” at the Indiana State Fair and Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels is ready for it. Daniels gave her annual welcome for Media Day at the State Fair highlighting many of the activities, exhibits and food the fair will offer this year.
Among the many activities in which Daniels will participate is the celebrity hog calling contest. She will also host her sixth annual Heartland Walk for Health on August 14 at 8:00 a.m. The walk is free and open to anyone.
Among the many activities in which Daniels will participate is the celebrity hog calling contest. She will also host her sixth annual Heartland Walk for Health on August 14 at 8:00 a.m. The walk is free and open to anyone.
INDIANAPOLIS — The State's first lady talks about her role and how she and the governor met. Cheri Daniels became Indiana's first lady in January of 2005, when her husband, Mitch Daniels, began his first term as governor.
Daniels has shied from political issues and the spotlight. But she has assumed a more high-profile role in recent years, focusing her attention on heart health and encouraging Hoosiers to exercise more. She also has spent much of her time each August trumpeting the Indiana State Fair.
Daniels has shied from political issues and the spotlight. But she has assumed a more high-profile role in recent years, focusing her attention on heart health and encouraging Hoosiers to exercise more. She also has spent much of her time each August trumpeting the Indiana State Fair.
Women Go Red at Muncie heart-healthy luncheon
MUNCIE — Hoosier women attended a “Go Red for Women Luncheon” in February sponsored by The American Heart Association to increase awareness and, more importantly, empower women to lead more heart-healthy lives.
Daniels, who attended the event in a red dress, said she was happy to see a "sea of red" as she looked out into the audience, which included Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley and State Sen. Sue Errington. After sharing more "heart"-felt tips (exercising, keeping your cholesterol in check and quitting smoking), Daniels said she was confident "we can make this state a heart-healthy state."
Daniels, who attended the event in a red dress, said she was happy to see a "sea of red" as she looked out into the audience, which included Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley and State Sen. Sue Errington. After sharing more "heart"-felt tips (exercising, keeping your cholesterol in check and quitting smoking), Daniels said she was confident "we can make this state a heart-healthy state."
Go Red lunch teaches women heart health
FORT WAYNE — The second year for the Go Red Luncheon in Fort Wayne was a sold out event. Around 200 people, mostly women, came to learn more about heart disease in women.
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels also came to the event. Her mother had heart disease, and when she became the first lady, she chose women's heart health as one of her main causes.
"The word needs to be spread to women all over the state that this is their number one health threat," Daniels said. "The hope is that the women take this information and spread it to others."
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels also came to the event. Her mother had heart disease, and when she became the first lady, she chose women's heart health as one of her main causes.
"The word needs to be spread to women all over the state that this is their number one health threat," Daniels said. "The hope is that the women take this information and spread it to others."
First Lady Promotes Teen Exercise Program
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels is helping kick off a new program for teens from INShape Indiana. The state has partnered with Lifestyle Family Fitness to give Indianapolis-Area teens free two-month memberships.
Daniels says she hopes the teens go home after exercising and tell their family and friends.
Daniels says she hopes the teens go home after exercising and tell their family and friends.
Daniels, family members to help build Habitat for Humanity home
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, his wife and other members of their family will join volunteers on Saturday to help build a Habitat for Humanity house in Monroe County.
The house will be built in a neighborhood currently being developed by Habitat for Humanity on the southwest side of Bloomington.
The house will be built in a neighborhood currently being developed by Habitat for Humanity on the southwest side of Bloomington.
Getting Stonegate students INShape
ZIONSVILLE – Mallory Mead, an open water marathon swimmer, joined Cheri Daniels on Tuesday, March 23, in encouraging the students at Stonegate Elementary to commit to an active, healthy lifestyle of exercising and eating right, as part of the INShape Indiana health initiative.
Daniels, who walks 10 miles daily, asked kindergartners, first graders and second graders in attendance to try to do something active every day.
Daniels, who walks 10 miles daily, asked kindergartners, first graders and second graders in attendance to try to do something active every day.
Ind. state worker food drive nets 70,000-plus items, nearly $16,000 in donations
INDIANAPOLIS – A food drive for Indiana state employees has collected more than 70,000 nonperishable items and raised nearly $16,000 for 110 food banks across the state.
First Lady Cheri Daniels said Wednesday that the February food drive dubbed "Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers" will provide countless meals during a time of great need.
First Lady Cheri Daniels said Wednesday that the February food drive dubbed "Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers" will provide countless meals during a time of great need.
State's First Lady Speaks At Winona
WINONA LAKE – One out of three women will get heart disease in their lifetime.
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' wife, Cheri, spoke Thursday night in Winona Lake about the importance of heart health. Cheri was the keynote speaker at the 2010 Heart Truth Campaign of Kosciusko County Free Women's Health Forum at Rodeheaver Auditorium.
"As women we take care of everyone else and wear many hats as wives, mothers, sister, aunts, daughters and professionals, but we shouldn't put our health on the back burner," Cheri said
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' wife, Cheri, spoke Thursday night in Winona Lake about the importance of heart health. Cheri was the keynote speaker at the 2010 Heart Truth Campaign of Kosciusko County Free Women's Health Forum at Rodeheaver Auditorium.
"As women we take care of everyone else and wear many hats as wives, mothers, sister, aunts, daughters and professionals, but we shouldn't put our health on the back burner," Cheri said
Daniels encourages Hoosiers to 'Go Red for Women'
INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with the American Heart Association, First Lady Cheri Daniels is asking Hoosiers to recognize National Wear Red Day today to help raise awareness about women's cardiovascular disease.
"Wearing red is a simple way to show support for the fight against heart disease," said Daniels. "We must continue to bring attention to the primary threat to women's lives."
For the fourth consecutive year, the Governor's Residence will be illuminated with red light during the month of February. Red flags also have been placed along Meridian Street to remind Hoosiers to make heart-healthy decisions.
"Wearing red is a simple way to show support for the fight against heart disease," said Daniels. "We must continue to bring attention to the primary threat to women's lives."
For the fourth consecutive year, the Governor's Residence will be illuminated with red light during the month of February. Red flags also have been placed along Meridian Street to remind Hoosiers to make heart-healthy decisions.
Indiana kicks off state food drive for needy
INDIANAPOLIS – First Lady Cheri Daniels has announced the kickoff of the annual Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers food drive for Indiana state employees. During the month of February, 65 agencies and 132 divisions throughout state government will coordinate efforts to collect non-perishable items for local food banks.
"We received an overwhelming response to last year's call for donations," said First Lady Cheri Daniels. "I have no doubt that state employees will continue to recognize the importance of helping our fellow Hoosiers in need."
For the 2009 drive, state agencies joined together to collect more than 81,000 food items and raise $9,400 in monetary donations.
"We received an overwhelming response to last year's call for donations," said First Lady Cheri Daniels. "I have no doubt that state employees will continue to recognize the importance of helping our fellow Hoosiers in need."
For the 2009 drive, state agencies joined together to collect more than 81,000 food items and raise $9,400 in monetary donations.
Hoosiers Asked To Shed 40,000 Pounds
INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers braved the cold Friday to collect groceries to help others in need in an event on Monument Circle called 40,000 Pounds of Giving.
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels joined the cause in an effort to encourage Hoosiers to give if they can.
"Get into the holiday spirit. Come down here. Donate a few cans of food and make your own holiday special by helping others," Daniels said.
Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels joined the cause in an effort to encourage Hoosiers to give if they can.
"Get into the holiday spirit. Come down here. Donate a few cans of food and make your own holiday special by helping others," Daniels said.
