Andrews will make an appearance at the Lake Forest, Calif., church's Daniel Plan Fun Walk & Run on Saturday. The event marks the halfway point of Pastor Rick Warren's vision for a physically healthier church. The plan includes a curriculum for small groups and an interactive website with healthy menus, exercise tips, and inspirational stories.
"I want to share my story with believers and nonbelievers alike," Andrews states in a recent article posted on the Daniel Plan Website. "We are called to be caregivers of both the earth that we inherited and our bodies that should be treated as temples. I want to ignite change and help give people the hope that change is possible."
Author and UCI professor Dr. Daniel Amen will also be at the Fun Run & Walk. Amen is part of a team of three doctors and health experts that are helping the church with the program. Dr. Mark Hyman, an expert in metabolism, and cardiac surgeon and TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz are featured along with Amen extensively as resources for the congregation.
"This is another event that is consistent with the outreach to the Saddleback community to get physically healthy. Exercise is one of the pillars of good health," Amen commented. "If we exercise as a group together, that's really a positive message that we get better in community. We get better together."
Dee Eastman, director of the Daniel Plan, said she hopes the event will provide momentum and encouragement for people of the community as well as church members.
"I'm hoping that the community feels welcome at the Saddleback Fun Walk and Run, and that people come to know that our church addresses their real needs," Eastman said.
