what a great idea!!  Helen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paula Worton [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 2:17 PM
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> Subject:      Determinants of health and health promotion
>
>   In our community we developed a community toy box.  The idea was to
> increase opportunity for physical activity for all children.( regardless
> of
> anything).  We chose skating this winter as a pilot activity as we have
> access to frozen ice surfaces.  Community partners donated space/ time and
> people to collect the skates, the city provided snow plowing/ maintenance
> of
> the lake surface,  people translated information, posters were made and
> distributed and children came to play.  There was / is no charge for the
> skates or the lake skating.  It is hoped that we can expand this concept
> to
> include "gently used" running shoes in the spring. Paula R. Worton
> R.N.,BScN
>
> Public Health Nurse
> Sudbury & District Health Unit
> 1300 Paris St. Sudbury P3E 3A3
> Tel:(705) 522-9200 ext 376
> Fax:(705) 677-9613
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