prepare to embark on an 11,000 mile run across North America,
determined to inspire environmental action.
at the Scottish Cultural Centre to officially announce their 2008/2009 tour.
VANCOUVER, BC – February 2008 – Run For One Planet co-founders, actor Matt Hill and
National speaker Stephanie Tait, prepare to embark on an 11,000 mile (17,700 kms) run across
North America for one year, determined to inspire environmental action starting May 4, 2008. In preparation for the tour, Matt and Stephanie will host the ‘Save The Planet, Save The Date’ event on March 15 in Vancouver BC, to promote the launch of their 2008/2009 North American tour.
Actor Matt Hill has worked with legends such as Jackie Chan in ‘Shanghai Nights’ and can be
heard as the voice in animation shows including YTV’s ‘Being Ian’, Rafael in the ‘Ninja Turtles’,
and Cartoon Networks ‘Ed, Edd, and Eddy’. Matt is also a seven-time IRONMAN competitor.
Stephanie Tait is recognized internationally as a national speaker and personal success coach,
who has received numerous awards in honor of her outstanding achievements. Matt and
Stephanie now share a new passion together, ‘Run For One Planet’.
Run For One Planet’s goal is to inspire one million North Americans to commit to one new
environmentally friendly habit, to raise one million dollars in the fight against global warming
and to bring about one million new actions for the Earth each step of the way. Matt states, “It is
our vision that the daily action of us running for one year will inspire other North Americans to
take steps to help the environment. One person, one action, one step at a time”.
Run For One Planet’s 2008/2009 North America Tour is being funded by generous, green,
community-oriented businesses, groups, family and friends who believe in the vision of Run for
One Planet. Local and national sponsors include ASICS, Cascadia Biofuels, Planet Organic
Markets, Home Depot, TELUS, Capers Whole Foods Market, Happy Planet foods and Eco Apparel Clothing. Supporters and sponsors will also be able to monitor Run For One Planet’s progress via My Athlete GPS devices, a service that has been provided for the length of the 2008/2009 North America Tour. Please visit www.runforoneplanet.com more details.
On March 15, Run For One Planet will be holding a ‘Save The Planet, Save The Date’ event to
promote the launch of their 2008/2009 North American tour, which will include performances by comedian Peter Kelamis (Best In Show, Everything’s Gone Green) and music by Dr. Strangelove featuring Sarah Johns, Saffron Henderson and special guests. Ticket proceeds will go towards the tour and the opportunity to win prizes including a Canuck Dream Package (valued at $1500), an all-inclusive stay and wine tasting at NK’Mip Resort (valued at $1500), along with many other prizes.
EVENT: ‘Save The Planet, Save The Date’- Run For One Planet
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2008
WHERE: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC.
www.scottishculturalcentre.com or Information Line: 604-263-9911
DETAILS: Time – 7pm to 12am
Ticket price – $30.00. For tickets in advance please call 604-737-0922 or email
steph@runforoneplanet.com or matt@runforoneplanet.com
Run for One Planet Foundation is incorporated as a Non-Profit Society with the Province of BC.
For sponsorship inquiries or to get involved with Run For One Planet, please contact Matt Hill
matt@runforoneplanet.com or Stephanie Tait steph@runforoneplanet.com.
Matt Hill and Stephanie Tait are available for interviews, photos and appearances upon request.
Please contact The Promotion People for publicity inquiries.
Press kits and photos are available for upon request. Online Press kits are coming soon.
Tanya Tweten
tanya@thepromotionpeople.ca
T. (604) 872.2352
Lesley Diana
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
T. (604) 726.5575