As health professionals and community members, we know the power that family, physical and community health has on helping a kid grow happily. From our perspective, a conversation around what health means in our evolving and Google informed society is extremely important.
More than ever before, our society and our kids are being inundated with different opinions of what health is and what health looks like. In all our various classes and work that we do in our Richmond community, we see that everyone of every age, every economic background and every cultural structure is trying to find their version of happiness and contentment.
We know that for each of us as community leaders, we have to support and empower every version of family and every version of physical ability and interest. Through supporting Family and Physical Health, each child can feel secure in themselves. With the a strong sense of Family and Physical Health, Community Health becomes more assured. Community Health is different for each of us, but one of the main pillars is freedom to explore, learn and share with others .When the four of us became Lululemon Ambassadors for the Richmond Center store, we knew we had the support and impetus to do something big for our community. We created Richmond Rocks, the feel good, yoga and workout event of the summer.
Our mission is to raise awareness and funds for two amazing organizations who exist to fund and support kids and their families. We are hosting an outdoor workout party to support Touchstone Family Association and KidSport Richmond. We want it all; getting the word out about the great work Touchstone and KidSport are doing, getting them more funding to keep the work going, and have a vibrant and playful time while doing it. Touchstone Family Association offers many different programs to enrich and support family life.
They know that enriched family lives encourage healthy neighborhoods and in turn creates stronger, more caring and responsive communities. The Front Porch Program is a barrier free program that aims to provide counselling and support services for families as they need them. KidSport™ Richmond identifies needs in the community, raises funds, and supports programs that create new opportunities for young people.
Children should feel there will always be a place for sport in their lives and that sport will always have a place for them. The KidSport™ Program has been created to help overcome financial obstacles preventing some young people from participating in organized sport.
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When, where, what? Sunday July 19th, 2015 from 12-4pm in Minoru Park on the back field near the trees. An 108 minute outdoor workout and yoga party backed by a DJ. Yoga and meditation, combined with an awesome bodyweight bootcamp led by Anila Lacroix(YYoga), Sophie Manfredi( True Conditioning), Marco Tan( CrossFit OVERDRIVE) and Carine Young(YYoga). Waterguns and beach balls may be involved:)
Where can I get more information? www.richmondrocks.ca and you can join us on Facebook at Richmond Rocks or follow us on Instagram at RichmondRocks4Kids, where you can check out our Instagram photo challenge. Prizes to be won for best photo in each category!
How much does registration cost, and how can I donate? Registration costs $20 for everyone 7 years and older, and 100% of the funds raised go equally to Touchstone and KidSport Richmond. Have a look at our website www.richmondrocks.ca and click on our links to register and donate.
