Programme: Cork City
WHO Theme: Community Support And Health Services, Respect And Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity, Positive Mental And Emotional Health, Staying Connected, Your Body Your Health
Funding Stream: Cork City Council
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
Virtual collaborative walking challenge which has groups from both Northside and Southside collaborating to walk virtually to San Francisco. Six weeks long community challenge to walk 1,652.5 miles (All together). The distance between Cork City and our sister city San Fransico. The challenge is held as a group activity in accordance with public health guide lines,
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Commnity groups, Older people
Steps critical to success
- Effective advertisement of initiative
- Adequate funding (Pedometers)
- Community Collaboration with services including Cork Age Friendly
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Public Participation
- Funding
- N/A
Outcomes / Benefits
- Allowed people to go out and exercise after long periods of cocooning
- n/a
- n/a
Evaluation / Report:
No final feedback as ongoing however great participation rate
Contact:
Siobhan O'dowd / siobhan@btcdp.ie
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/ballyphehane-togher-cdp-727027187324955/?__tn__=-uc*f