Passport to Prizes

The Canadian Hemophilia Society is continuing to promote its “Passport to Well Being” program in 2006. This program offers activities in four areas: Homecare: The Road to Independence; Roadmap for Managing Pain; Charting Your Course; and Destination Fitness.

Destination Fitness encourages individuals to participate in physical activities in order to promote overall fitness and physical wellbeing. In order to receive a “Destination Fitness” stamp on your CHS passport, you must participate in at least one of the following options:

1. Participate in a gym program at a local gym or school three times (or more) a week for a minimum of three months.
   
   
2. Participate in an individual or team sport, approved by the Bleeding Disorders Program, three times (or more) a week for a minimum of three months.
   
   
3. Design and follow your own exercise/activity program e.g. brisk walking, cycling, or jogging for 45-60 minutes three times a week (or more) for a minimum of three months.

It is recommended that you set a goal for yourself such as improving your muscle strength or flexibility, improving your body mass index, or improving your cardiovascular endurance. I can assist you with setting and monitoring your goals.

Once you have completed one (or more) of the above options, please contact the Bleeding Disorders Program and we will arrange to have your passport stamped and to provide you with an entry form for the Passport to Prizes draw. Good luck.

Mary Jane Steele, BScPT
Bleeding Disorders Program Physiotherapist