Slim Till You Win Contest
02/06/12
Embrace a Health-Wise Lifestyle and participate in this year’s “Slim ‘till You Win” challenge.
Pembroke (ON): During the first week of Heart Health month, February 2012, the Paramedic Chiefs of Renfrew and Lanark Counties in conjunction with the University of Ottawa Uni UHeart Institute (Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre) will launch the second annual “Slim ‘till You Win” competition.
“Slim till You Win” is a competition between two counties and the biggest weight loss challenge to come to our area. It runs from February 6 to March 8 2012 and will continue the healthy rivalry between Renfrew and Lanark counties. While Lanark County won the coveted “Slim ‘till you Win” cup last year, Renfrew is gearing up to claim it this year. In addition to healthy competition, the Slim ‘till you Win challenge will also make all of us more aware of the benefits of becoming active and watching what we eat.
We will be looking for a minimum of 100 competitors from Renfrew County to participate in the month long campaign, but all are welcome. We are hoping the month long event will help to encourage people to get off the couch, lose weight and get fit through healthy exercise and diet. The county to lose the most collective pounds will take home the coveted cup. To complete the challenge, we will ask all competitors to come back for a check-in at the beginning of next year’s competition, let’s see if we can continue the success.
To find out more about “Slim ‘till You Win” visit www.heartwiseexercise.ca or call Melissa McInnes, Health Promotion Officer at 613-735-7288 ext.519.
Melissa McInnes Health Promotion Coordinator 613-35-7288 ext.519
Michael Nolan County of Renfrew Chief of Paramedic Services 613-735-7288
Bruce McIntyre County of Renfrew Media Relations Coordinator 613-732-5945
The official launch for Renfrew County is February 7th at Arnprior District High School at 6pm.
Arnprior District High School
59 Ottawa Street, Arnprior, ON
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Official kick-off time: 6:00 PM
Registration and check-ins will be facilitated by paramedics/staff and take place at selected Heart Wise Exercise Locations in Renfrew County.
“Heart Wise Exercise” sites include “Get WITH It!” programs and are part of an outreach program of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre. For registration and check-in times in your area visit www.heartwiseexercise.ca
The participating Heart Wise Exercise Locations, in Renfrew County are:
Fellowes High School
420 Bell Street, Pembroke
First Check-in: February 8th, 5-7pm
Arnprior District High School
59 Ottawa Street, Arnprior
Official kick-off site for Renfrew County
First Check-in: February 7th, 6-8pm
Best Western Pembroke Fitness Centre
1 International Drive, Pembroke
First Check-in: February 9th, 5:30-7:30pm
Mackenzie High School
87 Brockhouse Way, Deep River
First Check-in: February 9th, 6:30-8:30pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
835 First Street, Renfrew
First Check-in: February 7th, 5:30-7:30pm.