The Edmonton and area Primary Care Networks,
surrounding municipalities, the City of Edmonton, the YMCA and Alberta Health
Services are proud partners in a ground-breaking collaborative initiative in the
Edmonton area known as “Prescription To Get Active”. This program brings
primary care providers and local wellness organizations together to increase the
physical activity levels in our population using a “prescription” for physical
activity.
We received great news this fall that
“Prescription To Get Active” is one of six finalists across Canada for the
Play
Exchange grant! The Play Exchange is a national
challenge to find and support schools, students, families,
not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises, and businesses that are
promoting active living across Canada. “Prescription To Get Active was chosen as
one of the top six entries out of over 400 submissions - and now we are looking
to our partners for help!
All six finalists will be featured on a
television special for the Play Exchange on CBC to air on Friday,
January 9th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday January 10th at 4:00
p.m. During the week that follows, Canadians will select the winning
idea by voting online. The winner of the Play Exchange will receive an
investment of up to $1-million from the Government of Canada. Help us rally
support by voting and spreading the word!
Here’s some ways you can help:
1. Vote!
It’s easy, and only takes a minute: http://www.playexchange.ca/vote (link will be
live once the CBC special airs)
2. Share
our website, story, video, photos on Twitter and Facebook!
3. Follow
Prescription To Get Active on Facebook and Twitter:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RxToGetActive
Thank you in advance for all of your support.
We hope that our strong community, partnerships and networks will help us gain
the support we need for “Prescription To Get Active” to become the successful
finalist when the votes are tallied in February!
