Established in 2004 by Doctors Nova Scotia, Kids Run Club has been a steadfast champion of children’s health, providing a free, school-based running program across Nova Scotia.

The program has reached as many as 18,000 children and youth annually since 2004 and has been instrumental in transforming the lives of children and youth in every corner of the province. By providing the program at no cost and through schools, KRC addresses and eliminates various barriers to participation that children may face, providing an opportunity for building community and friendships while allowing participants to experience the joy of movement. For many participants, Kids Run Club is more than just a running club; it’s a gateway to belonging and purpose.

The Healthy Tomorrow Foundation created a video to celebrate this important milestone and capture the wide-spread and multi-generational impact the program has had.

Another reason for celebration this year was being recognized with the Impact Award from Physical and Health Education Canada. This national award recognizes outstanding contributions to physical and health education and healthy school communities. Kids Run Club has been acknowledged for its innovative resources and practices which have demonstrated transformative impact.

As Kids Run Club enters its third decade, the Healthy Tomorrow Foundation remains committed to expanding its reach and impact, ensuring that every child in Nova Scotia has access to the benefits of an active lifestyle. Through partnerships with schools, communities and sponsors, Kids Run Club will continue to inspire and empower the next generation of healthy, active citizens.

Danielle has a diverse background in sport as an athlete, coach and administrator. She is currently the head coach of the Mount Saint Vincent University women’s soccer program, where she also played five years as a varsity athlete while pursuing her Bachelor of Public Relations. She previously held the position of Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator at Soccer Nova Scotia. In the spring of 2018, Danielle started her Masters of Professional Communication at Royal Roads University where she is working on her thesis exploring topics in leadership, sport and gender. She is a long-time volunteer with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport as a True Sport Champion and believes that good sport can make a great difference.

“I’m really excited to be joining the Kids Run Club team and the Doctors Nova Scotia Healthy Tomorrow Foundation,” says Cyr. “There are so many important benefits physical activity provides young people. I am looking forward to continuing the great work Kids Run Club has done inspiring Nova Scotia’s youth to sit less and move more.”

Danielle will be working to continue to spread the message about Kids Run Club across the province and share all of the amazing success stories of participants and coaches. She will also be looking to create and maintain partnerships with champions and advocates in the community to help provide more Nova Scotian kids with the opportunity to fall in love with running and healthy living. Welcome to the team Danielle!

This is the time of year we send warm and well wishes for good health to our friends and family. Here at Kids Run Club, we make this wish for good health a priority in the work we do every day. We know kids move less and sit more, so our solution is simple – run, educate, and have a whole lot of fun.

This holiday season, consider giving a monthly gift of $10 to help provide the support Kids Run Club needs to give over 17,000 kids in Nova Scotia the chance to get moving and fall in love with running. 

By choosing to give, your donation supports a local KRC school or program in your community that educates kids on running, proper nutrition and active living. In an inclusive environment, KRC kids from diverse backgrounds and fitness levels run together, building confidence, friendships, and healthy habits. Through your monthly donation, you’re giving the life-changing gifts of empowerment, opportunity, and most importantly, a merry and bright future for our kids and our province.

Together, let’s give the gift of a merry and bright future.