Celebrating King County Health Heroes
Executive Ron Sims
Downtown Seattle"I had a choice to make. Either head in a different directions, or be like my parents in terms of my health."
In his mind’s eye, he was still the fit athlete he had been in younger days. In reality, according to his Wellness Assessment he was obese and at risk for type 2 diabetes. On January 3, 2006, the third day of the Healthy IncentivesSM Program, King County Executive Ron Sims confronted his health status and began to make changes. 
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For Sims the key has been finding an activity he is passionate about – biking. He also holds onto a vision of a healthy retirement with his wife.
Watch more of the Exec's story He recognizes that we all have to face the demons that stand in the way of good health and has strived to create an environment in King County that supports people who are ready to face theirs.
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