Over the weekend, I had the chance to reread some of the emails that students have sent me after our school visits. I thought I’d share a few today… Hi, I’m glad you came to our school and last night mainly I was playing outside until I had to get ready for bed. Hi I’m […]
EMC News – Colin Harris is turning his “personal dream” to run all the way across Canada into an opportunity to deliver an inspirational message to young people. The Haliburton, Ontario resident set out from Newfoundland Jan. 17 with the goal of running all the way to British Columbia by September. Along the way he […]
Near the end of yesterday’s run, I met Paul on H7. He was out for a walk. He asked where I was running and then what I was running for. After I gave him the brief version, he proceeded to give me his two cents for the next 20 minutes. It became apparent quickly that […]
Mallorytown – Colin Harris wants to take your kids away from their video games and get them reconnected with the great outdoors. The 36-year-old Haliburton native is so serious about the obesity epidemic among today’s youth, he is running across Canada to raise awareness about the need for kids to get outside and get active. […]
This morning started with a great visit to St. Francis School in Smiths Falls! The energy of the students was great… and Sarah and I may have met our new favourite VP – Brent! Amazing enthusiasm and a sharp tongue that left us in stitches! I started running late morning from where I had left […]
Pictures can tell the story today of our visits to Stewart School and St. John Elementary School in Perth. Thanks to Nicole and David from the Health Unit for coming out to support the project and to Linda McLennan for welcoming us at Stewart School. Special thanks to the Jeaner for hosting us and feeding […]
Arriving on Parliament Hill yesterday was a personal highlight that held a fair degree of significance. Once I hit the Canal, memories flooded back of the races I’ve done in Ottawa over the years. My friend Laura joined me for a bit and then I met up with my best friend Dave. We had a […]
The last couple of days have been full of energetic students who are loving this warm weather! Yesterday I drove to Deep River to visit with students at T.W Morison School. The connections were interesting… Anne is a mother whose kids attend the school and found out about our project through my friend Sarah who […]
EMC Events – Being a kid growing up today is much different than in past generations. Most of us remember playing outside all day long when we were children and not coming home until the street lights came on. Today’s children and youth are spending much more time indoors in front of screens. The 2011 […]
Over the past few months I’ve gotten to know a couple of Public Health Nurses who work out of the Health Unit for the Brockville surrounding area. I met Diana Steadman at a conference last fall and she has been a constant supporter of this project. She works with Nicole Tobias Last Friday, she went […]