I have made more of an effort to get out and walk more. It is exciting to see how the steps add up through the day!
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Huron & Perth in motion

Web sitehttp://www.hpinmotion.ca/
Population133,669
Geographic AreaHuron County and Perth County, Ontario
Lead AgencyPerth District Health Unit
Huron County Health Unit
Leaders

Katherine Horst
Public Health Promoter-Physical Activity, Perth District Health Unit

Alycia Collins
Public Health Promoter, Huron County Health Unit

PartnersThe Huron & Perth in motion Steering Committee:
  • Perth District Health Unit
  • Huron County Health Unit
  • City of Stratford
  • Municipality of North Perth
  • Township of North Huron
  • Municipality of Huron East
  • Municipality of South Huron
  • YMCA-YWCA of Goderich-Huron
  • YMCA of Stratford - Perth
  • Ministry of Health Promotion Consultant
LaunchedApril 14-18th during Turn Off the Screens, Get “in motion” Week
VisionThat every person in Huron & Perth Counties achieves health benefits through physical activity.
MissionHuron-Perth in motion is a group of community partners working together to have all citizens in Huron and Perth Counties integrate regular physical activity into every facet of their daily lives.
GoalsTo increase the level of physical activity among adults and children in Huron and Perth Counties who are not physically active on a regular basis to 30 minutes of activity per day at least 5 days per week.