Running for the Cause or Walking the Talk? - Moncks, Kathryn;Wharf Higgins, Joan;Meldrum, John
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The aim of the research in this book was to describe the motivations and health practices of participants in the Victoria Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure, a mass physical activity charity event, and follow them forward approximately two and eight months post-event. Physical activity events are now established as part of non-profits' repertoire of fundraising tools. These types of events can serve as a venue for 'moving people to trial' as they attract large numbers and foster mid-intensity participation in a non-competitive and fun environment. Understanding participants'…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The aim of the research in this book was to describe the motivations and health practices of participants in the Victoria Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure, a mass physical activity charity event, and follow them forward approximately two and eight months post-event. Physical activity events are now established as part of non-profits' repertoire of fundraising tools. These types of events can serve as a venue for 'moving people to trial' as they attract large numbers and foster mid-intensity participation in a non-competitive and fun environment. Understanding participants' motives for and experiences in fund raising events can help to enhance the event for both the organization and the participant.
Autorenporträt
Kathryn E. Moncks, MSc in Kinesiology: Studied health promotion, social marketing, and kinesiology at the University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada. She is the current Corporate Health & Wellness Manager at FRESH! Wellness Group, Calgary, Canada.