The Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society (CAS) is increasing healthy activities for youth aged 15-21 years old who are in care or kinship care in Lambton County.
CAS started a running group as there was a need for our youth to engage in healthy activities and overcome fatigue by increasing their oxygen consumption. Noelle’s Gift provided $1500.00 towards the inititive.
The running group uses a variety of educational strategies such as group discussions, educating youth about fitness, nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and the impact of physical activity on mental health and well-being. The youth are facilitated by running coaches from Feet on Fire, two social workers from CAS and volunteer community members to act as mentors for the youth.
To learn more about how you can become a mentor contact CAS http://www.slcas.on.ca
