Posted on Aug 04, 2010
August 4, 2010 - Heart&Stroke Walkabout – a walking program led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia – is hosting a welcome home for Emily Forrest. Emily, a dedicated walker, is returning to Halifax after completing an amazing 2,995 kilometer walk along Nova Scotia’s coastline.
When: August 8, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Details (times are predicted based on Emily’s walking schedule to date). Several walks are available. Join in:
- 3:15 p.m. Emily Forrest will reach the Dartmouth side of the MacDonald Bridge headed toward her final destination on the Halifax Commons. Friends, family, supporters, and media are all invited to join Emily for this last portion of her walk. Individuals scheduled to walk this leg with Emily include: The Honourable Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations; Menna MacIsaac, CEO of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia; and the Valley Trekkers Walking Group.
- 3:50 p.m. Emily and walkers will reach the corner of North Park and Cornwallis Streets and will travel around the Halifax Commons to the Walkabout Greeting Area at the corner of Cogswell and Trollope Street beside the tennis courts. See attached map for exact location.
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Welcome back celebration and brief remarks at Walkabout Greeting Area – corner of Cogswell and Trollope Street beside the tennis courts.
All are welcome to join the event. Special guests include:
- Menna MacIsaac, CEO of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia;
- The Honourable Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations;
- Valley Trekkers walking group; and
- Members of Emily Forrest’s family.
Entertainment
Our celebration will include the sounds of Brazilian group, Samba Nova; an opportunity to sign Emily’s keepsake print; light refreshments; fun walking prizes; and brief remarks.
About Emily’s Walk
Emily began a walking journey around the coastline of Nova Scotia on May 13, 2010. Her goal has been to inspire Nova Scotians to form walking groups and journey towards better health and well-being.
From the moment Emily’s adventure began, she has been committed to promoting the vision of Heart and Stroke Walkabout — a revitalized culture of walking in Nova Scotia. Emily has encouraged people to get out and walk and to participate in the Walkabout program by tracking their steps at www.walkabout.ns.ca. On Sunday, August 8, Emily will return to the Halifax Commons after walking 2,995 km of Nova Scotia’s coastline, totaling an astonishing 3.4 million steps while stopping in over 88 communities!
About the Heart and Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca), a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy.
For more information:
For further information about the event or to RSVP, please contact Adrienne Hadley, Walkabout Coordinator at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, at 423-7682 x 3346.
Media Inquiries:
Amy Totten
Heart and Stroke Foundation
T. 902-423-7682 ext 3343
Clare O’Connor
Full Picture Public Affairs
T. 902-292-1380
E. [email protected]
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