Move it for Mental Health this March
Lead photo credit: Derry Ainsworth
This March, local mental health charity Mind HK will host its sixth annual large-scale “Move it for Mental Health 2023” challenge to raise awareness of the critical importance of a good mind-body balance through encouraging everyone to develop an active lifestyle.
Participants are required to complete a total of 30 km in nature within the month of March. The activity can be walking, running, or hiking along nature trails, coastal walks and country parks. Entry is completely free and anyone can join in via the “Run2gather” app, or any other designated app from February 6. Participants simply upload their activity record to the app.
The event is funded by Here to Be, lululemon’s social impact programme and participants who successfully finish the challenge and submit their activity records before April 6, will be given a certificate and a chance to win a lululemon prize.
Last year, over 3,700 participants took part in the “Move it for Mental Health 2022” challenge. According to the post-challenge survey, 74.3% of participants said they felt more energised and 85.5% of respondents felt the experience motivated them to exercise more regularly. They also felt a significant improvement in their mental health.
Mind HK’s Move It for Mental Health Campaign 2023 will take place from March 1-31. Participants can download the app and register for the event from February 6. For more information visit, Mind HK.
