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"It's great how so many individuals are involved in fundraising for a cure for diseases and disorders, but so many of these chronic diseases are easily prevented if we just took care of our bodies." Ð Dr. Adrian Grice, DC Four students from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto have been inspired by this quote and they are taking action this summer. They are part of a four member cycling team called Unleash Your Potential Canada. Unleash Your Potential is a national health awareness campaign geared towards motivating Canadians to live healthier and happier lives by adopting a wellness-based lifestyle. From June to August 2009, the four students Ð who include Flin Flonner Kate Rood Ð will be cycling across Canada to promote this message in person. Their goal is to promote the integration of physical activity, proper nutrition, and stress management into the daily lives of Canadians. Due to the current rise in obesity and associated lifestyle diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus amongst the Canadian youth, the team's focus will be on day camps and children's groups. Their inspirational educational events will present information to youth regarding healthy living to encourage healthy habits at a young age and in turn create a healthier generation for the future. There have been two previous tours in 2005 and 2007, which were a tremendous success, with the teams reaching millions of Canadians through hundreds of appearances in the media and a series of interactive educational events across the country. As a non-profit organization, Unleash Your Potential has a $30,000 budget to deliver their national health and wellness awareness campaign. With such a large budget, there is a need for others to also demonstrate their commitment to improving Canadians' health through various sponsorship opportunities. The extensive media coverage of the tour will offer brand exposure for potential sponsorship organizations, while also acting as a showcase piece for the involvement of these organizations in the health and well-being of communities across Canada. Along with financial support, the team is also looking for individuals to billet and support them as they bike their way across the country. Any form of commitment towards the Unleash Your Potential Team is greatly appreciated and it will help make their incredible vision possible. For further information and to support the team, please visit their website at www.unleashcanada.org or contact that at [email protected].
