Update: Jamba Juice and CAHPERD Break Guinness World Record* for the 'Most People Jumping/Skipping Rope at the Same Time'
02 Février 2010 - 2:51AM
PR Newswire (US)
88,000 Californians Participated in the Jamba Jump Day(TM)
Event--Kicking off American Heart Month While Jumping Over the
World Record EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
(NASDAQ:JMBA) -- Jamba Juice Company and The California Association
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD)
broke the Guinness World Record* today for the "Most People
Jumping/Skipping Rope at the Same Time" during the 2010 CAHPERD
Jamba Jump Day(TM) event. Kicking off American Heart Month this
morning at 9am, CAHPERD and Jamba Juice led 88,000 Californians in
schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, service organizations
and clubs statewide as they jump roped simultaneously for 10
minutes. The official Jamba Jump Day Event countdown site, which
was coordinated via live webcast and broadcast online, was hosted
in California's Capital and led by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson.
Participation in the event extended from the Capital to over 500
schools across the state of California. The 88,000 jumpers who
participated in the Jamba Jump Day event broke the previous
Guinness World Record held by Australia, who had a documented
59,000 rope skippers. VIP jumpers included boxer Laila Ali, Olympic
gold medal gymnast Peter Vidimar, actress Gina Ravera, musician
Brian O'Neill, World IBF Champion Yohnny Perez, Olympic Hall of
Fame swimmer Debbie Meyer, extreme wheelchair athlete Aaron
Fotheringham and more. "We are beyond thrilled to have broken the
Guinness World Record for the most people jumping or skipping rope
at the same time," said James D. White, president and CEO, Jamba
Juice Company. "Working with CAHPERD and participating in an event
of this capacity that supports a healthy, active lifestyle has been
exciting for all of us. We want to thank all of the communities
across California who jumped in to help--the importance of a good
diet and physical exercise is essential to our children's health
and today, we really made that message clear." Jamba Juice, which
was named #1 Top Healthy Fast Food Option by Zagat in 2009, has had
a longtime commitment to bringing high quality, better-for-you
products to people on the go--while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Jamba Juice offers customers a variety of delicious products that
contain no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives, no high
fructose corn syrup, and zero grams of trans fat--offering kids and
adults alike healthier fare that doesn't sacrifice taste. As an
avid supporter of schools for years, Jamba Juice hopes to remind
students and parents that a better-for-you meal and a fair amount
of exercise can help keep kids healthy now, and in the future. "We
are so proud of CAHPERD's volunteers, Jamba Juice and California's
kids for all skipping rope at the same time to beat the Guinness
Record," exclaimed Kathleen Cordes, President, California
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(CAHPERD). "However, we were especially proud that our leaders and
students could remind the world that it doesn't have to cost a lot
of money, and you don't need expensive equipment, and you don't
have to be an elite athlete to be healthy and well. Today we
demonstrated that all you need to be fit is a good pair of shoes
and a jump rope!" In addition to CAHPERD and Jamba Juice, other
notable participants in this effort included the American Heart
Association, the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports, the Southwest District of the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), and
HOPSports, Inc. To see live newsfeed of the event visit:
http://www.ustream.com/ or check out fun video and photos on
Jamba's Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/jambajuice About
Jamba, Inc. Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) is a holding company and
through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, owns and
franchises JAMBA JUICE® stores. Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice is a
leading restaurant retailer of better-for-you food and beverage
offerings, including great tasting fruit smoothies, juices, and
teas, hot oatmeal made with organic steel cut oats, wraps, salads,
sandwiches, and California Flatbreads(TM), and a variety of baked
goods and snacks. As of October 6, 2009, Jamba Juice had 742
locations consisting of 488 company- owned and operated stores and
254 franchise stores. For the nearest location or a complete menu,
visit the Jamba Juice website at http://www.jambajuice.com/ or call
1-866-4R-FRUIT. About CAHPERD The California Association for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD), founded
in 1930, is a nonprofit, voluntary membership organization formed
exclusively to promote the development and implementation of
school, community and statewide health, physical education,
recreation and dance programs. CAHPERD is comprised of Californians
dedicated to health, wellness and fitness (especially for
children), and include professional educators, administrators,
researchers, youth leaders, students, dance scientists and
instructors, coaches, sports medicine professionals, dancers, staff
members of medical care facilities and public health agencies,
fitness professionals, choreographers, therapists, recreation
professionals, and others with career interests in the movement
related fields. CAHPERD provides professional development
opportunities for health and wellness professionals, including a
CAHPERD State Conference March 4-7, 2010 in Ontario, California.
Additionally, CAHPERD will be leading a statewide attempt to break
the World's Record for "The Most People Jumping/Skipping Rope at
the Same Time," on February 1, 2010. CAHPERD also provides health
and physical education programs directly to students, through
programs that include the annual Southwest Dance and Acro-Sports
Workshop in May 2010 in Palm Springs, California. For further
information, please check: http://www.cahperd.org/, or call (916)
922-3596. *Subject to verification by Guinness World Records
DATASOURCE: Jamba Juice Company CONTACT: Marci Coulson Mollins,
+1-323-932-4102, , for Jamba; or Jessica Williams, or Drisha
Leggitt, , both for CAHPERD, +1-916-922-3596 Web Site:
http://www.cahperd.org/ http://www.jambajuice.com/
http://www.facebook.com/jambajuice
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