Ready, set, launch!

Well the big day has finally arrived. Today marked the launch event of our What's your Goal campaign here in Leeds. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day. The sun was shining, families were out in force and the What's your Goal team were ready and raring to go! 

Our launch event took place in Millennium Square on the Ice Rink. We had two stalls available. The What’s your Goal campaign stall had information for people to find out more about the campaign,  goal setting cards and bunting making! We were joined by the lovely Leeds Lets Change team at NHS Airedale, Bradford and Leeds.

David Stone, Paralympic Champion and Ambassador for the campaign came along to mark the launch event. He spoke to passersby and encouraged people to set their goal. David is pictured below with Buddy, the Trust Mascot and Stuart from Community Ventures. 

Community Ventures have been extremely supportive of our campaign and very kindly provided us with the sponsorship for today’s event. Huge thank you to Community Ventures!!

Thank you to everyone that entered our What’s your Goal competition (for a chance to win tickets for today’s event). It was brilliant to meet so many of our members today as they helped us celebrate the launch event on ice. There will be lots of other opportunities for you to get involved in activities we are organising, so keep your eyes peeled!

I have included a picture of the What’s your Goal team on ice. We all had great fun. That’s me, third on the right with the hamster cheeks and cheesy grin. Ice skating is a great way to get active and have lots of fun. Apparently in a 40 minute sesh you burn over 300 calories! For me exercise is all about having fun and socialising at the same time. At the Ice Cube in Millennium Sq you can have time for plenty of both. There is also some funky music to really help you get into it. If you like to have fun while exercising, I would definitely recommend trying ice skating out for size. The ice skating rink in Leeds will be open until Sunday 26 Feb and is just £7 for adults and £5 for kids (it’s even cheaper if you have a BreezeCard). It is definitely worth a check out. 

I have set my goals and made my pieces of bunting (although as one of the campaign organisers I think I may end up having more than two goals)....  

1. My first goal is to complete the Race for Life. This is something very close to my heart and something that I am hoping is achievable.

2. My second goal is to organise and complete a Zumbathon. I would be very grateful for some support with this. If you think you can wiggle and shake for 3 hours solid please do get in touch: gemma.wharton@nhs.net Dani our Zumba queen is heading up the event which will take place at the end of April.

Please, please don't forget to take the time out and set your goal. Go to www.whatsyourgoal.org.uk to find out how.

That’s all from me for now. We will be sure to update you again soon.

Gemma x