News & Events

Every Step Counts featured in Canadian Running Magazine
July 5th 2009

“It is the kind of programs that sounds too simple to be effective. Take a group of people with addictions and mental health problems and head them out for two runs a week. But for a community group in Victoria, BC, it’s already working.” – Canadian Running Magazine, July 5th 2009.

This four-page, full colour editorial featured in one of Canada’s top running magazines effectively describes how the Every Step Counts started, how it operates, and the ways it has enhanced its achievements in less than a year of its formation.  Read more.

Active Canada Day celebration for Every Step Counts
July 3rd 2009

The Sidney 5K race held last Canada Day was the perfect reason for Every Step Counts members to celebrate with energy. They gathered at the centre of the beautiful North Saanich peninsula to stretch and warm up before starting the course at 8 o’clock. An outstanding performance came from Bruce, who won 1st place in his age category.

Every Step Counts rocks on Times Colonist 10K
April 26th 2009

It was a beautiful Sunday morning with clear blue skies energizing the 10,000-plus participants that turned out for this year’s Times Colonist 10K. Among this group, 16 enthusiastic Every Step Counts (ESC) members walked and ran across the finish line. The sweat was well worth it because the ESC group acted as an inspiration to many and they won 1st place in the non-profit/charity team category. What a day! Check out the pictures in our gallery.