FW: Every Step Counts

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Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:24:38 -0800
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From: eternity@islandnet.com
Subject: Fwd: Every Step Counts

From: Patricia Fitzgerald <grandmas@saltspring.com>

In case you know people who would like to take part.

Patricia

 

Hello

 

My name is Gillie Easdon and I run Every Step Counts, a walking and running program for individuals who self identify with challenges with mental health, addiction, poverty, social isolation and other barriers.

 

For a few years now there has been two very successful co-ed groups running out of the Downtown Activity Centre.

 

However, this week, we launched a women's only Every Step Counts out of Sandy Merriman House on Tuesday at Friday at 10am. We go out for a walk, return, stretch and have a delicious healthy snack.

 

Women are given gently used running shoes to start. It is great to know they are coming so I can make sure to have the right size. At 5 sessions there is a water bottle. At 10 there is a running shirt and certificate – at 15 we get brand new shoes for the participant – and there are more milestones – up to 200 runs now!

 

Participants are encouraged to "leave your stuff at the door" and just enjoy some time outside; not talking about what is going on in your life, just getting outside with good people.

 

Also – participants do not have to commit twice a week so they are welcome to just come and see if it is a fit! This is non-competitive, very inclusive and positive and fun.

 

Attached please find a poster – that if you could put it up or circulate it, that would be great. If you would like me to come by to talk about the program, I would be happy to.

 

My cell is 882-5261, although it is mainly for voicemail as I rarely answer it.

 

Thanks so much – please let me know if you have any questions!

 

We are still accepting new participants for the Tues/Thurs 3-430 and Weds/Fri 330-5 groups out of the DCAC (755 Pandora) but they are co-ed (fyi)

 

Gillie

 

 

Gillie Easdon

Every Step Counts Coordinator

REES Network Outreach

823 Broughton Street

Victoria, BC  V8W 1E5

T: 250-595-8619  

F: 250-595-8629

C:250-882-5261

geasdon@CoolAid.org

 

                

                        

 

       

       

 

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