Forestburg TOPS members were recently recognized in Red Deer, during Alberta Provincial Recognition Days for TOPS.
TOPS stands for ‘take off pounds sensibly’ and is an international organization founded in 1948.
Forestburg TOPS members were recognized for having lost over 22 pounds per person in 2018, making them the biggest losers.
Also receiving awards in their class were: Barbie Gladeau, Kirstan Kneller, Chad Thorp, and Lowell Murphy. Photo, from left: Kris Ronning, Elaine Ludsco, Amber Prehn, Chad Thorp, Kirsten Kneller, Barbie Gladeau, Deb Wilse, Lowell Murphy, Peggy Falls, Nikki Gladeau, Joyce Oberg. Kirsten Kneller, Chad Thorp, Barbie Gladeau, and Lowell Murphy were all Honoured for their class.
The next Closest Chapter had an average loss of just over eight pounds per person.
Next up, Gladeau will be going to Portland, Oregon, in July to receive international recognition for the weight loss she has accomplished.
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