Bust a Move!

Last year at this time, the QEII and IWK Foundations were busy preparing for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. The Weekend was the first event the Foundations partnered on to raise money for enhancing all aspects of breast cancer care. The goal is to ensure all women in Nova Scotia have access to world leading breast health services – things like leading digital imaging equipment and integrated systems that will make the journey through breast cancer easier on the 700 women who have to endure it each year.

Funds raised last year went to improving access to community resources for patients and their families and put a large dent in the money needed to purchase new digital mammography equipment. After much anticipation, we are thrilled to announce our plan for raising the rest of the money to purchase this critical, life saving equipment that women in Nova Scotia so desperately need…

We want you to join us as we Bust a Move For Breast Health on Saturday, January 30th! Bust a Move will be a very special fitness extravaganza guaranteed to challenge the body and uplift the spirit! Six hours of aerobic activities, special guests, fabulous prizes, and the opportunity to set two Guinness World Records (a Nova Scotia first!) will combine to create an experience unlike any other. The Halifax Metro Centre will come alive with the energy of up to 1,000 participants and hundreds of volunteers!

Bust a Move is the first fundraising event of its kind in Canada and an exciting opportunity to once again unite in support of breast health. There are many ways you can help make Bust a Move a success, such as:
1. Visiting www.bustamove.ca to sign up as a participant or volunteer.
2. Spreading the word about Bust a Move to anyone you interact with, including your family members, friends, patients and neighbours.
3. Contacting the Bust a Move team at info@bustamove.ca with suggestions about how to reach our target of 1,000 registered participants.
4. Making a donation, either in support of someone you know who will be participating on January 30th or as a general contribution. You can do so by visiting www.bustamove.ca and clicking the “General Donation” button.

Whether you take one or all of these steps, we sincerely hope you will choose to be part of this unique, home grown and record-setting event.

With sincere thanks,

Bill Bean Robbie Shaw
CEO, QEII Foundation CEO, IWK Health Centre Foundation

Community Garden Summit

COMMUNITY GARDENING SUMMIT: GARDENS, SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENTS WITH HRM COUNCILLOR JENNIFER WATTS

Wednesday, September 2 7:00-9:00pm
Women's Council House, 989 Young Ave, Halifax

Come to discuss how community and school garden enthusiasts can work with
governments to get people gardening. Find out about school gardening. Take a
tour of the Gorsebrook Community Garden and enjoy garden hors d'oeuvre.
Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network-Community Garden Caucus
and the Ecology Action Centre's Urban Garden Project. Free. All Welcome.

For more information: www.nsen.ca or call 454-6846.
Find out more about the EAC's Garden Project visit:
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/content/urban-garden-project and email:
garity@ecologyaction.ca

Community Garden Roundtable

COMMUNITY GARDENING ROUNDTABLE: HOW TO GROW A COMMUNITY GARDENING CULTURE IN OUR CITY & PROVINCE

Wednesday, August 19 7:00-9:00pm
Ecology Action Centre, 2705 Fern Lane, Halifax

Come to hear from community garden leaders and share your ideas on how we can grow a more flourishing community gardening culture in our city and our province. Tour the Community Garden at the Bloomfield Centre. Enjoy some garden hors d'oeuvre. Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network-Community Garden Caucus and the Ecology Action Centre's Urban Garden Project. Free. All Welcome.

For more information: www.nsen.ca or call 454-6846.
Find out more about the EAC's Garden Project visit:
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/content/urban-garden-project and email:
garity@ecologyaction.ca