Community Invited to Hike for Health
Northumberland – Hikers and walkers of all ages will take to the trails of the picturesque Northumberland Forest on Saturday, June 19, 2010 for the inaugural Hike for Health ~ No Cop Out! in support of good health and the Northumberland Hills Hospital. This family-focused fundraiser is poised to become one of the most anticipated events of the year bringing participants of all fitness levels together to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle.
The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is grateful to the organizing committee planning this new event, including Cobourg’s Deputy Chief of Police Dave Cromlish who spearheaded the idea. Last July 1st, Dave personally launched the 100 Pound Challenge ~ No Cop Out with the goal of losing 100 pounds in one year and adopting a healthier lifestyle. As of March 8th, Dave is exercising daily, eating better and has lost an amazing 86.5 pounds. He now understands the importance of living healthier for himself and his family and he wants to encourage others to get active. The Hike for Health is one way to do this.
One of Dave’s newest goals is to complete a 100-kilometre hike on June 18th and 19th of this year. He is hoping others will join him for part of the hike on June 19th in Northumberland Forest. The Hike for Health – No Cop Out! will include hikes of various lengths, including 2.5km, 5km, 10km, 20km and 40km. Entry is $35 in pledges per person or $100 for a family of four and every participant will receive an official Hike for Health t-shirt. After the hike, participants will gather for the After-Party including a BBQ lunch and awards ceremony.
Interested participants can register on-line beginning March 22nd at www.hikeforhealth.ca. Registration forms are also available at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation and Bodilogix Fitness in Cobourg.
We look forward to seeing you Saturday, June 19th at the 1st Hike for Health – No Cop Out! ~ for your health and the health of our community!
For more information about the Hike for Health ~ No Cop Out! please visit www.hikeforhealth.ca or the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.
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For inquiries, contact:
John Russell Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
905-372-6811, ext. 3065
jrussell@nhh.ca
Dave Cromlish
905-372-6821 ext. 2217