Running: Healthy Ontario Relay Challenge gives away Brooks running shoes to M.P.P.'s

Monday, April 24, 2006 - 08:17 PM

On Wednesday, April 26th, 2006, the Healthy Ontario Relay Challenge Inc. will be kicking-off the Kids Fun Run program at Queen’s Park.

The launch will take place inside of Queen’s Park at 12:00pm in Room #247. Brooks shoes will be handing out complimentary running shoes for all MPP’s in attendance and there will be a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments served.

The Kids Fun Run is about getting kids to actively start running and training for a mini-marathon. It is a six week program that will commence throughout participating schools around the Greater Toronto Area. The last mile of the kids mini-marathon will culiminate at school, on Thursday, May 25th, 2006 on Healthy Active Kids Day.

Please visit www.kidsfunrun.ca for more details.

The Healthy Ontario Relay Challenge Inc. supports the philosophy of a Healthy Ontario and more importantly, illustrates an innovative initiative towards preventative health through community health awareness, disease prevention and physical activity.