Safety – Amenity – Access – Health
Media DIARY ADVICE
IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, SHRINK YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND RAISE MONEY FOR FOUR OF
WHEN: Friday 5 October 2007. Registrations open late August and close 28 September 2007.
WHERE: Nationally
WHAT IS WALK TO WORK DAY?
National Walk to Work Day (WTWD) is an annual event held around
THE AIMS OF WTWD ARE:
- To promote regular walking as a healthy activity (better physical, mental and social health).
- To reduce the reliance on the private motor vehicle (reduce car-dependency).
- To promote and improve the use of public transport (less traffic).
- To improve air quality by reducing unnecessary vehicle emissions (reduce contribution to climate change).
- To raise funds for the Heart Foundation, the Cancer Council, Diabetes
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
To become a Walking Class Hero, participants can register at www.walk.com.au. Each participant will then receive a WTWD kit including a WTWD cap and information flyer. Registration costs a donation fee of $20. Funds received will be divided equally amongst the four charities.
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Regular physical activity, particularly walking, has been shown to greatly reduce sick-leave and improve productivity. WTWD is a great way for companies to create a morale-building group event, while supporting these leading charities.
We challenge all Australian businesses and organisations to sponsor all employees who commit to walking at least one kilometre on Friday 5 October. For more information, log onto our web-site at www.walk.com.au and simply follow the prompts.
So, Put Your Feet First, Unblock Some Arteries, Relieve the Congestion, and support four of
