All this translates into fewer heart attacks, strokes and less diabetes for our residents.

The Centers for Disease Control have suggested we aim for 10,000 steps every day to see health benefits, but most Americans only get around 5,000 a day.

Part of it is the fact that we are getting tired of the bum rap we're getting in Fort Wayne the fat city, the dumb city we want to change our culture to be a more health-conscious city.

Our goal is to recruit ideally 7,500 people or more to log their steps for 12 weeks.