Rupert Runners running club has signed the BC Alliance for Healthy Living’s Communities on the Move Declaration. Way to go Rupert Runners! The Declaration is meant to encourage the provincial government to make investments that support active, connected and healthy communities.
The club released a statement explaining its decision to join the 100+ community groups and municipalities endorsing the Declaration. “We believe that our streets should be safe and accessible for everyone, not only for people who run, but also for people of all ages and abilities who walk, use mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, ride bicycles, take the bus and drive automobiles.”
Click on the statement to read the complete text. Visit the BCAHL’s website for more information on the Communities on the Move Declaration and to sign it yourself.
