HELISET HALE 2018
History:
HELISET HALE was first held in 2013, as runners completed a run along Vancouver Island. It was a means of raising awareness of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health and Wellness.
It has now become an annual relay which will happen every September along Vancouver Island. HELISET HALE's name originates from the SENCOTEN Coast Salish language. Directly translated HELI means “Life” HELISET means “let life survive within you” and HALE means your speaking to a group of people. More easily translated into English is “Awaken life within”
Join the HELISET HALE Relay team on their 4th journey along the island Sept 9th-22nd 2018. The team will be visiting First Nation communities and schools to share their personal stories and a presentation of strength.
Every year a new team will run the island! Its endeavour is to see the athletes take up the challenge, make a change in their own personal life, while making a difference in their communities.
Requirements and Commitment:
• 19+ years or High School Graduate
• Open to Non-First Nations, First Nation, Inuit, and or Metis Ancestry
• Physically fit and Excellent overall Health (capable of running 15km a day minimum)
• Willing to travel and train once per month together as a team
• Dedicated to training 3-4 days a week on your own
• Fully present and willing to participate the whole two weeks of the relay
Important: Prior to applying please ensure that you can commit to the dates below and have booked time off. It is also very important to discuss this commitment with your family and have them as your support system.
Mandatory dates for 2018 HELISET HALE Runners:
• September 9th - 22nd – HELISET HALE RELAY Vancouver Island
HELISET HALE was first held in 2013, as runners completed a run along Vancouver Island. It was a means of raising awareness of Suicide Prevention and Mental Health and Wellness.
It has now become an annual relay which will happen every September along Vancouver Island. HELISET HALE's name originates from the SENCOTEN Coast Salish language. Directly translated HELI means “Life” HELISET means “let life survive within you” and HALE means your speaking to a group of people. More easily translated into English is “Awaken life within”
Join the HELISET HALE Relay team on their 4th journey along the island Sept 9th-22nd 2018. The team will be visiting First Nation communities and schools to share their personal stories and a presentation of strength.
Every year a new team will run the island! Its endeavour is to see the athletes take up the challenge, make a change in their own personal life, while making a difference in their communities.
Requirements and Commitment:
• 19+ years or High School Graduate
• Open to Non-First Nations, First Nation, Inuit, and or Metis Ancestry
• Physically fit and Excellent overall Health (capable of running 15km a day minimum)
• Willing to travel and train once per month together as a team
• Dedicated to training 3-4 days a week on your own
• Fully present and willing to participate the whole two weeks of the relay
Important: Prior to applying please ensure that you can commit to the dates below and have booked time off. It is also very important to discuss this commitment with your family and have them as your support system.
Mandatory dates for 2018 HELISET HALE Runners:
• September 9th - 22nd – HELISET HALE RELAY Vancouver Island
