For immediate release May 7, 2012
HALIFAX, NS- Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ announced the launch of their new website www.walkaboutns.ca Monday with the start of their Follow Your Farmer Contest.
Walkaboutns.ca is part of Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ a comprehensive program designed to get Nova Scotians walking. The newly designed site has improved features intended to help users track their steps and monitor their progress. Research shows that to improve your health you should add 2,000 to 3,000 steps to your routine a day. It only takes five minutes to walk about 500 steps. The site offers a social media component that allows users to message friends and colleagues, share their favourite walking stories and link up with walking groups their area.
Walking is an easy, accessible and cost-effective way to achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day.
“Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is excited to launch our new website. We hope that Nova Scotians will use the tool to help them set and achieve their own physical activity goals.” says Menna MacIsaac, CEO, Nova Scotia, Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To celebrate the launch of the site, Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is hosting a contest in partnership with Nova Scotia Egg producers. Follow Your Farmer is an interactive contest that encourages participants to register on www.walkaboutns.ca and join the Follow Your Farmer group. Once there, users will receive daily updates from the farm about physical activity, farm life and yummy and nutritious egg recipes.
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For more information:
Victoria Horne
Communications Coordinator
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Nova Scotia
423-7682 ext 3343
About Heart&Stroke Walkabout:
Heart&Stroke Walkabout is an initiative of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Department of Health and Wellness and the Ecology Action Centre. Our goal is to help Nova Scotians discover the magic of walking and realize the physical and mental benefits of walking within their communities. It’s about changing the way we think about walking—putting feet back on the streets and walking back in the hearts and minds of Nova Scotians.
About Heart and Stroke Foundation:
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (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 immediate release May 7, 2012
HALIFAX, NS- Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ announced the launch of their new website www.walkaboutns.ca Monday with the start of their Follow Your Farmer Contest.
Walkaboutns.ca is part of Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ a comprehensive program designed to get Nova Scotians walking. The newly designed site has improved features intended to help users track their steps and monitor their progress. Research shows that to improve your health you should add 2,000 to 3,000 steps to your routine a day. It only takes five minutes to walk about 500 steps. The site offers a social media component that allows users to message friends and colleagues, share their favourite walking stories and link up with walking groups their area.
Walking is an easy, accessible and cost-effective way to achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day.
“Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is excited to launch our new website. We hope that Nova Scotians will use the tool to help them set and achieve their own physical activity goals.” says Menna MacIsaac, CEO, Nova Scotia, Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To celebrate the launch of the site, Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is hosting a contest in partnership with Nova Scotia Egg producers. Follow Your Farmer is an interactive contest that encourages participants to register on www.walkaboutns.ca and join the Follow Your Farmer group. Once there, users will receive daily updates from the farm about physical activity, farm life and yummy and nutritious egg recipes.
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For more information:
Victoria Horne
Communications Coordinator
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Nova Scotia
423-7682 ext 3343
About Heart&Stroke Walkabout:
Heart&Stroke Walkabout is an initiative of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Department of Health and Wellness and the Ecology Action Centre. Our goal is to help Nova Scotians discover the magic of walking and realize the physical and mental benefits of walking within their communities. It’s about changing the way we think about walking—putting feet back on the streets and walking back in the hearts and minds of Nova Scotians.
About Heart and Stroke Foundation:
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (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.
]]>The winning name was drawn at the office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia by Debbie Richardson of the Nova Scotia Egg Producers – the contest sponsor. “The Nova Scotia Egg Producers are so excited to sponsor such a wonderful program likeWalkabout. We hope this contest has inspired more people to get out and get walking and powering that energy with eggs” said Richardson.
The contest winner, a local Halifax artist, Mary Ann Archibald (www.maryann.ca), accompanied by the guest of her choice, will be flown to San Francisco and provided with accommodations for four nights. She can also take the opportunity to enjoy a variety of walking tours of some of San Francisco’s most amazing sights.
“It feels fantastic to have this trip to look forward to and I love the idea of it being a walking trip. I understand there are a lot of good walking tours in San Francisco. I’ve started to check out apps and travel guides as well as a short list of artists, galleries and attractions to see” said Archibald.
“San Francisco will be a visual feast on foot. I’m looking forward to creating paintings from this trip. Will be exciting to see the cheerful houses on the steep city streets, Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Chinatown, Napa Valley (possible day trip) and more” adds Archibald.
Launched in 2007, Heart&Stroke Walkabout has been focused on supporting Nova Scotians to walk more and, by doing so; gain the health, mental and social benefits associated with this form of activity.
“The benefits of walking are countless. It can help clear your mind, connect you with friends and support your physical health,” noted Hadley. “Through Walkabout, we have a website for everyone’s use and it’s filled with information, resources, and various ways to walkabout. Everyone with access to a computer can visit our site at www.walkaboutns.ca and learn more about how they can become more active through walking.”
Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is a comprehensive approach to increasing walking in the province, and is led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Some of its components include a website to track steps, log routes and walking groups, a pedometer lending program through libraries and C@P sites and a workplace walking program. The program is supported by Pfizer, the Presenting Sponsor, Pharmasave, the Government of Nova Scotia and Great West Life. For more information, visit www.walkaboutns.ca.
]]>The winning name was drawn by Fraser & Hoyt representatives at their office in Halifax.
Dunn said that she is also really pleased to have been the staff person chosen to deliver the good news to the contest winner – Wolfville resident Karen Slater-Padovani.
“It’s great to be able to call someone out of the blue and tell them that they have just won a free trip,” laughed Dunn. The contest winner, Slater-Padovani, accompanied by the guest of her choice, will be flown to New York City, provided with accommodations for three nights, and given the option to enjoy a walking tour of some of the City’s most amazing sights. “Whether you are strolling through your backyard or exploring a new community, walking is a great way to take it all in and enjoy everything that surrounds you. We were really pleased to be able to include a walking tour in the contest package,” said Dunn.
“Thank you very much. I’m flummoxed at the moment. Let me go take a walk and gather my thoughts. When I’m walking is usually when I do my best thinking,” laughed an excited Karen. “I’m a huge advocate of the Walkabout program. I first borrowed a pedometer from my local library and enjoyed it so much, that I’ve purchased my own, as well as helped countless friends do the same.”
Launched in 2007, Heart&Stroke Walkabout has been focused on supporting Nova Scotians to walk more and, by doing so, gain the health, mental and social benefits associated with this form of activity.
“The benefits of walking are countless. It can help clear your mind, connect you with friends or support your in your physical health,” noted Dunn. “Through Walkabout, we have a website for everyone’s use and it’s filled with information, resources, and ways to help keep track of your steps. Everyone with access to a computer can visit our site at www.walkaboutns.ca and learn more about how they can become more active through walking.”
Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ is a comprehensive approach to increasing walking in the province, and is led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Some of its components include a website to track steps, log routes and walking groups, a pedometer lending program through libraries and C@P sites, and a workplace walking program. The program is supported by Pfizer, the Presenting Sponsor, Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, Pharmasave, Nova Scotia Department of Health, and Great West Life. For more information, visit www.walkaboutns.ca.
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Contact:
Kris Allen
Communications Coordinator
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Phone: 423-7682 ext. 3328
Email: [email protected]
July 6, 2010 | Halifax, N.S. – Walking is a great way to see amazing sights, catch up with a friend and explore new places. For the past three years, the provincial walking program, Heart&Stroke Walkabout, has been focused on supporting Nova Scotians to walk more, and, starting July 6th, Heart&Stroke Walkabout is offering Nova Scotians a chance to win a trip to New York City as part of its efforts to encourage and promote walking.
Heart&Stroke Walkabout wants to send one lucky Nova Scotian and a guest on a walking getaway to the “Big Apple.” The winner will receive airfare, accommodations, and spending money to use during his or her three days and two nights in this fantastic destination. The winner and guest will also be treated to a walking tour of some of New York City’s most incredible sights.
“The Walkabout New York Contest is focused on exposing more Nova Scotians to the joy of walking through our Walkabout program,” says Fran Dunn, Physical Activity Coordinator at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. “We want people to enjoy walking wherever they are and to consider how much better travel can be when you experience the sights and sounds of a new place on foot.”
The contest runs from July 6th to August 20th and entry is easy. By visiting the Heart&Stroke Walkabout website – www.walkaboutns.ca – any Nova Scotian over the age of 18 can fill out the registration form and enter their name to win. “The approximate value of the prize is CAD $2,300.00,” adds Dunn. “This is an opportunity for the winners to have a great time and enjoy a walking getaway.”
Heart&Stroke Walkabout is a comprehensive approach to increasing walking in the province, and is led by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Some of its components include a website to track steps, log routes and walking groups, a pedometer lending program through libraries and C@P sites, and a workplace walking program.
Walkabout is supported by Pfizer, the Presenting Sponsor, Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection, Pharmasave, Nova Scotia Department of Health, and Great West Life. For more information, visit www.walkaboutns.ca.
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Contact:
Amy Totten
Communications Coordinator
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Phone: 423-7682 ext. 3343
Email: [email protected]