News Release                          For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                September 25, 2007

Municipalities Across Grey Bruce Join the World Record Walk

Communities across Grey Bruce are joining Ontario’s efforts to set a Guinness World Record for the most people walking one kilometer at the same time. 

The World Record Walk takes place on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. At 12:30 p.m. sharp, participants across the province will start their one kilometer walk in an attempt to break the current record of 100, 915 participants set by Western Australia in September 2006.

Municipalities, workplaces, community groups and schools have all taken up the challenge and walks are set to take place throughout Grey Bruce. To participate in the World Record Walk in your community, arrive by 12:15 p.m. at one of the following locations:

Brockton

Bruce County Building - Walkerton

Hanover

Hanover Heritage Square

Kincardine

Davidson Centre

Meaford

Harbour Pavilion

 
Owen Sound

Family Y

Bayshore Community Centre

Stone Tree

Victoria Park

Ripley Huron

Huron Kinloss Municipal Office - Ripley

Saugeen Shores

Lakeshore Recreation – Port Elgin

Fitness Corner South - Southampton

Southgate

Township of Southgate Municipal Office - Hopeville

 
West Grey

Garafraxa Esso Station - Durham

Lion’s Community Park - Neustadt

To find World Record Walk locations in Grey Bruce or host your own walk, call Jennifer Croft at 519-376-9420 ext 469. Visit www.worldrecordwalk.ca.

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For more information:

Jennifer Croft

Health Promoter, Chronic Disease Prevention

Grey Bruce Health Unit

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