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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2010
in motion Month Expanding

Huron County â�� Huron residents will have more free activities to choose from during this year’s in motion month in October. The in motion organizing group is broadening its partnerships to include community organizations and for-profit businesses. The group has in the past has only promoted activities of municipal and non-profit recreation providers.

Huron Perth in motion Co-chair, Alycia Collins, says they are reaching out to Huron/Perth County businesses and organizations so that residents will have more options to be physically active. “We know our communities have a wide range of opportunities for people to get active. By inviting organizations and businesses that offer those opportunities we’re better serving the community.”

Collins says community groups such as trail groups and cycling clubs as well as for profit businesses that have physical activities can be part of the in motion month by agreeing to offer free sessions for the public. In motion will then promote those activities throughout October.

If a business or other community group is interested in being part of in motion month, they can call Collins at 519-482-3416.

Events and activities around Huron County are listed on the Huron Perth in motion website at www.hpinmotion.ca or residents can call the Huron County Health Unit at 1-877-837-6143.

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Media Contact: Barbara Leavitt, Communication Coordinator, Huron County Health Unit, 519-482-3416 ext. 2289