Walkabout Celebrates Forrest Walkabout

Posted on Aug 08, 2010

Walkabout Celebrates Forrest Walkabout

On Sunday August 8, after walking 2,995 kilometers through 88 communities and logging 3.4 million steps, Emily Forrest ended her almost three month long adventure in front of a crowd of close to 100 supporters.

Emily began a walking journey around the coastline of Nova Scotia on May 13, 2010. In addition to raising awareness about the Heart&Stroke Walkabout program, her goal has been to inspire Nova Scotians to form walking groups and journey towards better health and well-being.

Looking fresh, relaxed and ready for her next step, this amazing walker heard from a few people who were impressed by her accomplishment

Heart and Stroke Foundation Board Chair Dr. Gord Gubitz; Mininster of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Ramona Jennex; and members of the Valley Trekkers Walking Club all took their turns praising Emily for identifying a goal and then taking action to fulfill that goal.

And, since no Nova Scotia event would be complete without music, the soulful sounds of Brazillian group Samba Nova created a celebratory atmosphere that any walker would enjoy – especially one who just completed 2,995 kilometers along the Nova Scotia coastline.

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.

Clips from Emily’s Walk: For more Walkabout clips visit our YouTube channel

Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations speaks about Emily’s 3.4 milion steps