KINCARDINE, ON – The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk returns this year to help everyone enjoy the many physical, social and mental health benefits of getting active together!

This national initiative encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout the month of June, ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.

To help rally the Municipality of Kincardine and win the grand prize this year, we need everyone to participate!

• Organizations: Register on the ParticipACTION website. Throughout June, track the number of people getting active and the incidences of physical activity to help our community compete for the title.
• Individuals: Sign up on the ParticipACTION website and commit to getting active throughout June. Browse different opportunities to help you move more where you live, learn and/or work!

Join us in the movement to build a stronger, healthier and more active Municipality of Kincardine!

About the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk

The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. The challenge is open to all communities and individuals, ultimately recognizing Canada’s Most Active Community and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives. In addition to the national winner, there is also a prize for the most active community in each province and territory as well as weekly organization prizing to be awarded throughout June.

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is proudly funded by the Government of Canada, Novo Nordisk and supporting partner, Saputo.

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Media Inquiries:
Laura Webb, Recreation Supervisor
Municipality of Kincardine
519-396-3491