News Release                           For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                  September 6, 2007

Winners Announced in the Fifth Annual Bike/Walk to Work Challenge

The winners of the 5^th Annual Bike/Walk to Work Challenge are: 

• Julie Nickason, Salvation Army:  Grand Prize a new commuter bike from Jolley’s Alternative Wheels 
• Paul Sunderland, GE Security:  $125 gift certificate for running shoes and a pedometer
• Kim Lumley, TCP-RBW Graphics:  One hour private pool party package at Harrison Park
• Meagan Longmire, Northport Elementary:  Owen Sound Recreation Program $75.00 Gift Certificate

The Challenge occurred May 22 to June 29, 2007 as a way to encourage employees to add physical activity to their workday. This year 50 schools and workplaces across Grey Bruce registered for the challenge. Participation was up from last year’s total of 37 registered schools and workplaces.

Participants of the Challenge indicated that it was a great incentive to get them walking and biking to work. A common request was to see the Challenge extended for longer than the six weeks in spring. 

This fall, workplaces and schools will be encouraged to continue to support their employees and students to maintain an active lifestyle by registering for the upcoming World Record Walk on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. The World Record Walk will be coordinated in each municipality by the Community Action Teams as part of the PLAY in Bruce Grey physical activity strategy. 

Information on the World Record Walk is available at www.worldrecordwalk.ca, by calling your municipal recreation department or Public Health at 519-376-9420.

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Photo: Julie Nickason with her first prize, a new commuter bike from Jolley’s Alternative Wheels

For more information:

Jennifer Croft

Health Promoter, Chronic Disease Prevention

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 469