Central Coast Primary Care and Doctor Do More are encouraging residents to join the biggest step challenge this September which aims to raise money for the Cancer Council.
Teams of up to 20 can register as a group, with the $10 sign-up fee and all other donations going towards cancer research.
Participants are encouraged to log their steps through either a Garmin, FitBit or smartphone and prizes will be given to: the person with the most overall steps; the team with the highest average steps per person; the person with the highest step count in a single day; and, the team who raises the most funds.
The challenge is a part of the national 10,000 steps initiative, which encourages people to improve their physical wellbeing by increasing their daily step count.
Dr Ashley Bowden, also known as Doctor Do More, is a local emergency doctor on the Central Coast and founder of the free physical activity search engine, Do More.
He said he is excited to be a contestant in the challenge.
“I am proud to be able to support Australia’s leading cancer charity which continues to make a colossal difference in the fight against cancer,” Dr Bowden said.
“The Step Challenge is a great way to get people moving more and the funds raised will be directed to the Cancer Council,” Dr Bowden said.
Dr Bowden explained that this event is not just about raising money, but it is also important in encouraging residents to maintain optimal physical and mental health.
“This fundraiser challenge is COVID-19 friendly, allowing people to stay mentally and physically active by encouraging the simplest form of movement” states Bowden.
Registration forms can be found on the Central Coast Primary Care or Do More website.
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Media Release, Aug 9
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