County of Monmouth

For Immediate Release
January 21, 2025

County Commissioner Director announces
results from the Director’s Wellness Challenge

FREEHOLD, NJ – On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone is excited to announce the results of the inaugural "Director’s Wellness Challenge," a three-month initiative aimed at promoting health and wellness among County employees through daily and monthly step goals.

“As many of you may know, I am passionate about personal health so in October 2024, I encouraged County employees to join me for a steps Challenge to close out the year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “During the three-month Challenge, we had more than 900 employees participate, with more than half completing the Challenge for all three months!”

All Monmouth County employees were invited to join the Director's Wellness Challenge, which encouraged participants to complete 5,000 steps per day, for at least 20 days out of the month, from October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

“I would like to congratulate the Monmouth County Park System for having the most employees participate and for taking the greatest number of steps throughout the three-month Challenge,” added Commissioner Director Arnone.

“Overall, County employees took more than 403 million steps during the Challenge, which equates to over 168,000 miles of movement,” said Commissioner Director Arnone.

“Exercise offers a range of physical and mental benefits, and I encourage all employees to keep up the momentum and continue the healthy routines established during the Challenge,” said Commissioner Director Arnone. “Congratulations to all who participated!"

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