If you are passionate about positively impacting mental health and are ready to take on a key role in guiding our organization’s future, apply to join our Volunteer Board of Directors today! #boardofdirectors #volunteer #charity #mentalhealthmatters #fundraising #development #leadership #ontario
Up and Running
Wellness and Fitness Services
Taking steps together to promote mental well-being
About us
Up and Running Guelph is a charitable organization working to improve mental health and well-being through inclusive, nature-based walking and running programs. Originally designed for women who are experiencing mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety and/or depression, we are in a growth phase and are working to expand our program offerings to serve additional populations. A 2-year university study of Up and Running Guelph showed that participants in our running programs experienced decreased symptoms of depression and social isolation, along with increased self-esteem and physical activity. With the pandemic causing high rates of anxiety, social isolation, and depression, we hope to fill a critical need in our community, giving people a powerful new tool for improving their mental health. Up and Running is both dedicated to community-building, and rooted in our community. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and our team of 50+ volunteer mentors and coaches is passionate about sharing the benefits of outdoor activity with women in our community. We also have an engaged Board of Directors and active Board committees who, together with our staff and volunteers, are committed to building our organization in a way that positively impacts community mental health and well-being for years to come.
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http://www.upandrunningguelph.ca/
External link for Up and Running
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Guelph
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- fitness, walking program, running program, mental health, community building, mental well-being, outdoor activity, movement, community, volunteers, and peer support
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Guelph, CA
Employees at Up and Running
Updates
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📢 Have you heard? Up and Running is heading to OAKVILLE! Our first 𝗢𝗮𝗸𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 will be hosted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm. We can't wait to explore the Leighland Park Trail with you! 🚶♀️ For more information and to reserve your spot today (FREE) visit: https://lnkd.in/gBvmMiU7 🌳 Want to bring an Up and Running Pop-Up Walk or Run to your community? Let’s make it happen together! Message to get started! 📧 Kelly Legge Kelly@upandrunningguelph.ca #takingstepstogether #movementismedicine #walk #run #community #Oakville #womensgroups
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"Music is the great uniter - an incredible force." Just like Up and Running, Country Rumble is all about community. This year we are thrilled to see the return of the Royal City Ukulele Ensemble, Michelle Munroe, Morgan Lee, and Broadband to the stage. New for 2024 we welcome Lennox and the Hotflashes, and Erin Tusa-Thatcher to the stage!! This is one show you won't want to miss! Join us on September 22, 2024!! www.upandrunningguelph.ca Entertainment Sponsor: The Running Works #livemusic #guelph #charity #takingstepstogether #mentalhealthmatters
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Our fundraising goal for Country Rumble is $35,000. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have reached just over 50% with less than 2 months to go! With your help, we know we can raise the much-needed funds to continue to make an impact locally and in other communities. 🌳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 Up and Running walking and running groups have experienced a 500% growth in annual participation since we first launched in 2016. 💚 Program Impact and Evaluation studies conducted between 2017-2022 have consistently shown positive outcomes: ✔Improved self-esteem, life satisfaction, and social connections. ✔Reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety. ✔Enhanced mental well-being and self-confidence. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 👟 Register to Run, Walk or Ride for Mental Health today! 🎶 Purchase Tickets and plan to attend our Live Music event 🌈 Unable to attend? Donate to an individual or team. 📢 Like and share to help spread awareness 🔗 Visit https://lnkd.in/gVnzUm3X 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 (opportunities still available) SLR Consulting The Running Works Curve Hair Studio Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates John Ballard, CPB - Ballard Business Solutions RLB LLP Skyline Group of Companies Lifeworks Studio Mary McEachern - M1 Real Estate Brokerage Prime Care Health and Pharmacy Evolve Builders Group
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𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝑼𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑𝒔? Up and Running is a registered charity that delivers evidence-informed programs to harness the powerful combination of nature, exercise, and peer support to promote positive mental health and well-being. Our dedicated team of volunteers is at the heart of Up and Running walking and running groups, sharing information and local resources, fostering a sense of community and belonging, and ensuring no one is left behind. 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏? Of course! EVERYONE has mental health and can benefit from spending time moving outside and connecting with others. Our participants join for many different reasons. For those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, or isolation, Up and Running meets you where you are and creates a space that is welcoming and free of judgment or pressure to go faster or further. 𝑼𝒑𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 (Visit www.upandrunning.ca for more info): July 30 - Pop-Up Run: Riverside Park, Guelph 6 pm - open to ALL! August 16 - Registration opens - Fall Walking and Running for Women August 19 - Pop Up Walk for Women - Riverside Park, Guelph 10 am (stroller friendly) August 20 - Pop Up Walk for Women - Leighland Park Trail, Oakville 6pm September 16 - Fall Walking and Running for Women starts September 22 - Country Rumble - Run, Walk, Ride for Mental Health, featuring live music event #run #walk #community #takingstepstogether #mentalhealthmatters #movementismedicine #guelph #oakville
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📢 Country Rumble Sponsor Update - We are thrilled to share that Mary McEachern, M1 Real Estate Brokerage is our 2024 Garden Café Sponsor🌟 Just as Up and Running is committed to providing a space for our participants to connect with others and experience a sense of belonging, Mary McEachern is passionate about helping her clients find that special place they can connect to and call home. Be sure to visit Mary at our first-ever Country Rumble Garden Café!! Here are a few ways you can get involved too !! 🔗 Visit our website today: https://lnkd.in/gVnzUm3X 👟 Register to Run, Walk, or Ride for Mental Health 🎶 Purchase tickets to our live music event 💚 Donate. Every contribution makes a difference Sponsorship opportunities still available. #UpAndRunning #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #sponsor #MakeADifference #Takingstepstogether #run #walk #ride #livemusic
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Up and Running is committed to providing a space where everyone experiences the joy of movement in nature and a sense of belonging that is proven to enhance mental health and overall well-being. 🌳🚶🏽♀️ Our signature community event, Country Rumble - Run, Walk, or Ride for Mental Health is more than a fundraiser — it is an opportunity to create meaningful change in your community to help address the mental health crisis and loneliness epidemic. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gVnzUm3X There are many ways you can show your support: 👟 Register to Run, Walk or Ride for Mental Health - your participation fuels initiatives that combat loneliness and promote resilience. 🎶 Purchase tickets to our live music event and witness the incredible talent of local musicians 💚 Donate to empower mental health programs in our community. Every contribution makes a difference. 📢 Spread Awareness by sharing this post and inviting others to join our cause. Together, we can create meaningful change #UpAndRunning #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #Takingstepstogether #run #walk #ride #livemusic
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📢 Country Rumble Sponsor Update - Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsor The Running Works 🎶 The Running Works is more than a running store, it is a community that shares our passion for movement and spending time outdoors. They have supported our volunteers and participants from the beginning. From a friendly meeting spot to setting us up for success on the trails, they continue to go above and beyond. 💚 Want to get involved? Register for our 𝙍𝙪𝙣, 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠, 𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝? Purchase tickets for our Live Music event? Visit our website today: https://lnkd.in/gVnzUm3X #community #fundraiser #sponsor #gratitude #takingstepstogether #mentalhealthmatters #charity #run #walk #ride #livemusic
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📢 Up and Running is proud to announce SLR Consulting as our 2024 Country Rumble Community Builder Sponsor🌟 "SLR is very excited to be supporting Country Rumble again this year in a larger capacity. Up and Running Guelph is a fantastic organization that provides invaluable support to individuals looking to manage and improve their mental and emotional health and well-being. We have staff who have been involved with the organization for many years and have had extremely positive and impactful experiences." Michelle Gluck, Sustainability Lead (Canada), SLR Consulting For more information on how you can be part of our signature community event, visit https://lnkd.in/gVnzUm3X #charity #fundraiser #run #walk #ride #livemusic #takingstepstogether #mentalhealthmatters
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📢 Sponsor Update -We are thrilled to announce @curvehairstudio as our Food Sponsor for Country Rumble 2024! Their commitment to building strong relationships and creating positive experiences aligns perfectly with our mission at Up and Running. A huge THANK YOU to Curve Hair Studio for their support! 💚 Want to get involved? Register for our 𝙍𝙪𝙣, 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠, 𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝? Purchase tickets for our Live Music event? Visit our website today! https://lnkd.in/gVnzUm3X #community #fundraiser #sponsor #gratitude #takingstepstogether #mentalhealthmatters #charity #run #walk #ride #livemusic
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