The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to find ways to increase their physical activity during Recreation Month by joining ParticipACTION’s Active Family Pledge.
The Provincial Government’s partnership with ParticipACTION is one of the ways government is working to increase physical activity rates and encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
Until June 30, when residents post a picture or video on social media of their family getting active with the hashtag #ActiveFamilyPledge and tag @participaction they will have a chance to win one of five $100 Sport Chek gift cards from ParticipACTION.
Minister Dempster launched the Active Family Pledge in Newfoundland and Labrador by sharing photos of her family on a recent hike on the Skerwink Trail.
Physical activity plays a vital role in increasing overall health, helps reduce the risk of falls, and promotes good mental health. It also helps build social connections and promotes healthy aging.
Additional information and resources to help residents increase their physical activity are available on the department’s website at www.gov.nl.ca/getmoving.
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“Adults play an important role in promoting healthy active living for the children and youth in their lives. I encourage all adults to be active role models for their children by making physical activity a family priority. While we may be limited in the ways we can physically interact with others as we learn to live with COVID-19, now is an excellent time to discover new ways to be active in our own homes, backyards and communities.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
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