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Walking to Wellness 2019 Press Release

IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Phi Haberstro, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., -851-4052

                   COMMUNITY GOAL: 125 MILLION STEPS IN 2019!

BUFFALO, NY (January 2019) – The Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo and its community partners announced the 2019 Walking to Wellness Initiative goal of 125 MILLION steps walked/rolled by local participants this year. The Initiative supports National and local programs including the US Surgeon General’s Call to Action promoting walking and walkable communities, www.AmericaWalks.org , The NYS Prevention Agenda, Erie County’s Million Hearts Initiative, The Healthiest Districts Initiative, Age Friendly Buffalo and the Population Health Collaborative’s Healthy Communities Coalition focus on regular physical activity.

Participants in 2018’s successful initiative included: City of Buffalo employees-“Walking on Tuesday”, Downtown Buffalo Spring and Fall Walking on Wednesday series (at the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center), Explore Buffalo (over 14,000 participants and 43 Million Steps), Imagine Greater Buffalo Second Saturday Downtown walks and First Sunday Reflective Walks at Hoyt Lake, .and students from UB Walks and the Healthiest Districts Initiative.

Wellness Institute CEO, Phil Haberstro noted, “The Wellness Institute works strategically to increase physical activity by improving community walkability, policy and access to trails and parks.” The Institute’s Walking to Wellness initiative is recognized as a ‘community best practice’ by NYS’s Department of Health. Wellness Institute staff member Sarah K. Martin is an America Walks fellow strengthening the Institute’s capability to improve walkability.”

The Walking to Wellness 2019 goal of 125 million steps also offers a free walkability assessment toolkit and speakers. Upcoming walks with community partners occur throughout the year. Walkers may enjoy free guided, fun and moderate pace walks at these locations in 2019:

  • Reflective Walks at Delaware Park: Held March through November on the first Sunday of the month, 10:45 am to 11:30 am. Walks are 1-to-2 miles and begin and end at Hoyt Lake, Marcy Casino area.. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Art & Architecture, History & Nature.
  • National Walk at Lunch Day: Spring Date to be Confirmed Downton Buffalo
  • Downtown Noon time Wellness Walks: First four Wednesdays of May, May 1 – 22. ( Visit Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center) and in October in the Fall.

Persons interested in walking can join any of the Wellness Institute’s walks to have their steps counted toward the 2019 Walking to Wellness goal total. For event listings please visit CreatingHealthyCommunities.org . Community organizations and area employers who wish to be a part of this communitywide Walking to Wellness health improvement initiative may contact Phil Haberstro at 716-851-4052 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     ###

In 2019 The Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & WNY celebrates its 30th Anniversary of advocacy, facilitation and providing resources for creating healthy Western NY communities.

Walking to Wellness exceeds 2018 Steps goal!!

 

 

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! In pursuit of improved health for Erie County and WNY, the Wellness Institute  of Greater Buffalo and its many partners have exceeded their community goal of 100 million steps walked in 2018. Currently, 105+ million steps have been tracked! 

This is the Wellness Institute’s 5th Annual “Walking to Wellness” Campaign. The 2018 goal was 100+ million steps achieved with the help of local participants, organizations, and events. Among those counteded in 2018: City of Buffalo employees-“Walking on Tuesday” , Wellness walks at local malls, Downtown Buffalo Spring and Fall Walking on Wednesday series (collaboration with the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center), Explore Buffalo (over 14,000 participants and 43 Million Steps ), Imagine Greater Buffalo Second Saturday Downtown walks from Central Library and First Sunday Reflective Walks at Hoyt Lake The Healthiest (School ) Districts Initiative , Promotional support from , Refresh Magazine , WBFO and the Apollo Media Center, leadership by Erie County for National Walk at Lunch Day and advocacy for regular physical activity by The Western NY Healthy Communities Coalition; Catholic Health and WNY APHERD.

For 2019 The Wellness Institute is working with many local organizations and inviting new partners (the Niagara Greenway and Rotary Clubs) to help promote regular moderate physical activity as essential to improving health for all ages in our community. Phil Haberstro, of the Wellness Institute has branded “walking the grand slam of physical activities for walking's positive social, economic, environmental, and health impact.

The American Heart Assoc. notes, walking briskly can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and reduces risk of heart disease and stroke among health benefits. Organizations interested in partnering in the 2019 Campaign should contact the Wellness Institute (716) 851-4052 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..                                                                                                                                                          

“                         "Walk to be healthy, walk to be happy”-Charles Dickens

 

Citizen Science Community Resources honors partners!

 

NYS DEC , Elected officials and Jackie James Creedon honored at Citizen Science Community Resources 2nd Anniversary Party

The community event  celebrated CSCR's acheivements and the community at large

On Saturday, December 1st. CSCR Board Chair Philip L Haberstro and CSCR Board members honored NYS DEC reps; Elected officials from Grand Island and the City and Town of Townawanda for their ongoing support in improving the health of the northren Erie County NY communities.  CSCR founder Jackie James Creedon was also inducted into the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo's Community Hall Of Fame - 

 

Learn more about where CSCR is headed in 2019, ask about volunteer opportunities, or CSCR's soil sampling tool kit!

CSCR's website or Facebook page: https://csresources.org/

Contact CSCR for more information: (716) 873-6191

 

Food Policy Councils Development In WNY!

 

Join the WNY Healthy Communities Coalition in the Spring of 2019 to help create an action plan in your community for developing local Food Policy Councils. Presently Erie County and Niagara County have county wide Councils or organizations addressing  nutrition policy ,environments and programs to improve community wide access to healthy foods and empowering citizens to practice positive food choices!   

Please Contact Phil Haberstro at the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo if you are interested in improving the Nutrition Culture on your community! 716 851 4052

 

 

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