“Kickstart for Health is a great opportunity to teach kids about the joys of being active, while supporting our mandate to help reduce childhood obesity in our community.”
—Susan Simpson, Past president, Junior League of Halifax

“As a member of the community, it was a great chance to meet the other parents of children in the community that I would never have the chance to meet otherwise.”
—Amber Gareau, Parent, Crichton Park Critters

“Walking Wednesday’s really pushed me to walk more, to get out of the office at lunch hour and to feel energized for the rest of the day! We walked rain or shine!! The added bonus was that I met great people who work and live in Dartmouth.”
—Monique Mullins-Roberts

“The overall goal of these walks are to reduce stress, increase physical activity and foster a sense of belonging in our community”
—Tracey Boyer Morris, Co-Owner, The Hub, WalkHalifax  Learn more

“It is a great community building opportunity, and the cost was minimal ($20) making it easier for financially challenged families to sign up, compared to many others that are over $100.”
—Amber Gareau, Parent, Crichton Park Critters

“Kickstart gave the kids an opportunity to be part of something not accessible to them before. It was a brand new experience.”
—Alana Doucette, Site Manager, East Dartmouth Boys and Girls Club