Nordic Walk Launch is off and...walking..with poles

What can you do for 50 minutes but is worth 90 minutes of exercise. If you guessed Nordic Pole walking you would be correct.

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation's inaugural Nordic Walk for Cancer Survivorship will be taking place on October 30, 2011. You can be part of a fitness trend that has taken Europe by storm and is gaining popularity in Canada in leaps and bounds.

Nordic Pole walking has proven health benefits for everyone including cancer survivors improving circulation and lowering blood pressure for example. The activity is so popular in Germany for example, that there are government incentives if you participate. 

The event has caught the imagination of many in the community including our two co-sponsors: Scotiabank and Telus. Both of these organizations have a long track record of community engagement and we are very pleased they are on board for this signature event.

Funds raised through the event will go towards the Maplesoft Centre offering Cancer Survivorship CareTM. The coaching, programs and workshops that make up Cancer Survivorship CareTM are designed to empower participants to take control of their health and give them the tools and resources they need to improve their quality of life. 

All the details about the Scotiabank-Telus Nordic Walk for Cancer Survivorship and how to sign up are available right here.



But, don't forget the unique, fun-filled Grape Stomp happening on September 25, 2011 as part of Little Italy's La Vendemmia celebrating the harvest. It's a fun-filled four person relay race that brings out the FUN in fundraising. Monies raised go to support cancer research that is conducted right here in our community.
Here is the info about the Grape Stomp.