The Kick-Off Celebration for the sixth annual ‘Step by Step to a Healthier Milford,’ a popular annual six week self-walking campaign, will take place on Saturday, September 17th, 9 a.m. at Walnut Beach Pavilion. Registration - $20 – will begin in July.
Both individual and team steppers are encouraged to participate. Registrants who cannot attend the Kick-Off can still participate. The event is presented by the Milford Regional Chamber’s ‘Health & Wellness Council.’ (HWC). Title sponsor is Edgewell Personal Care /Schick, Gold Sponsor Stonebridge Restaurant, Silver Sponsor VNA Community Healthcare, Media Sponsor Natural Awakenings, and Pedometer Sponsor The Milford Bank. Other sponsorships are still available. This event benefits the Milford Chamber Trust to support scholarships given to a student planning to enter college studies in the fitness or health field, as well as ongoing programs developed and presented by the HWC to its members and the general public.
The Milford Chamber Health and Wellness Council was founded in 2006. It is comprised of entrepreneurs and those working in the health and wellness industry. Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday at the Milford Chamber Conference Room at 8:30 a.m. For more information visitwww.milfordct.com or call the Milford Chamber at 203-878-0681.
About the Step by Step to a Healthier Milford event
Stepping Up For Good Cause
Milford is richly populated with special events that serve as fundraisers and public awareness campaigns for a plethora of organizations. Peppered throughout the week and abundant on weekends, one can hopscotch from event to event while supporting various worthy causes. Some of the more creative events incorporate physical activity – ‘cause’-athons, fun runs, 3K or 5K’s, bike rides, and more.
Fundraiser Takes Legs
One fundraiser that has taken legs is the annual signature event of the Milford Reginal Chamber of Commerce ‘Health & Wellness Council.’ The sixth annual Step by Step To A Healthier Milford will host a Kick-Off Celebration event on Saturday, September 17th, at the Walnut Beach Rotary Pavilion. This six-week self-monitoring walking campaign was developed to inspire a user-friendly and practical way to adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle. All greater Milford residents are invited to participate. Walkers pay a registration fee of $20.00 and receive a pedometer, goodie bag and T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds fund an annual scholarship for college students, and ongoing health and wellness educational programs developed and presented by the Health & Wellness Council. Walker registration deadline is September 1st. The Event Kickoff takes place at Walnut Beach Pavilion on Saturday, September 17th, at 9 a.m. Participants will enjoy exhibits offering valuable health information. Mayor Benjamin G. Blake will be present to kick-off the event, accompanied by Chamber Executive Director Gary Mullin, and other community dignitaries. The Mayor will then lead all walkers in the traditional inaugural walk on Silver Sands Boardwalk – rain or shine!
In the past five years, walkers have accrued millions of steps. The goal of the six week measured walking campaign is for each participant to increase the number of steps they take each day and reap the many positive health benefits associated with increased physical activity -- burn calories, strengthen back muscles, slim the waist, and more. Tracking the number of steps taken each day is easy with the provided pedometer, step tracking guide and tracking sheet. The Chamber will keep tallies of all walkers’ steps. The ultimate goal for each individual is to achieve 10,000 steps per day -- the approximate equivalent of 5 miles. The walking can be done almost anywhere. Individuals, group and corporate walkers are invited and encouraged.
Refreshments and Recognitions
All registered walkers are invited to attend the Step by Step Wrap Up Celebration and Recognition of Accomplishments on Wednesday, November 9th, from 5 – 7 p.m., hosted by the Milford Hospital. This wrap up program will include refreshments, recognitions for individual and team walker accomplishments, and a brief talk by a motivational speaker.
The Milford Chamber Health and Wellness Council was founded in 2006. It is comprised of entrepreneurs and those working in the health and wellness industry. Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday at the Milford Chamber Conference Room at 8:30 a.m. For more information visit www.milfordct.com or call the Milford Chamber at 203-878-0681.