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Free walking club puts focus on health

New walking club aims and fitness for those struggling with diseases

Simple activities, such as going for regular walks, can make a difference in a person’s state of health, but sometimes a person needs extra motivation.

This is why Rick Dupperon of 100 Mile House has formed the In Step for Life walking club.

It is an informal group that meets Monday through Friday at 6:50 a.m. at the South Cariboo Visitor Centre, and heads out for a lap or two on the 100 Mile Marsh trail.

"It's for people who really need help because they are struggling with disease and it's for those who just need someone to walk with," Dupperon says, adding there is no cost to participate and people can come as often as they like.

He also leads a free health class every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the South Cariboo Health Centre multipurpose room. Topics include exercise, nutrition, the importance of getting fresh air and more.

Dupperon says he chooses to have a healthy lifestyle and he just wants to share.

For more information, contact Dupperon at 778-482-2284 or by e-mail at rnr4health@shaw.ca.