2017 Event Package
Thank you for supporting of Doctors of BC’s annual Walk with Your Doc event – the event that aims to
get people more active.
In this package you will find a variety of promotional materials that we would appreciate your
organization using to help us raise awareness of the community walks taking place from May 6th –
14th, 2017. Any promotion or coverage you can provide across your various mediums would be greatly
appreciated.
Included in this package is:
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A brief message to physicians, for posting on your website or newsletters
A brief message for the public, for posting on your website or newsletters
Tweets for posting on your Twitter accounts
Promotional poster, for use either electronically or for posting
Walk with your Doc logos
Please check out www.walkwithyourdoc.ca which is full of information about the walk, photos and
stories, the registration page, and information about the photo contest.
If you have any questions regarding regional events, please contact Patrick Higgins, Communications
Coordinator at [email protected] or visit www.walkwithyourdoc.ca
115 - 1665 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
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1) Physician Message for Web/Newsletter Posting
Do you “walk the talk” when it comes to patient fitness? Here’s your chance.
Join doctors across the province by organizing or participating in a walk for your patients the week of
May 6th – 14th, 2017.
As a leader in your community you have the ability to make a difference in your patient’s health and
wellbeing. Encourage your inactive patients to get moving by hosting a walk during the week of
May 6th – 14th, 2017. Doctors of BC will help you every step of the way!
Walk with your Doc is an annual event celebrating daily movement for better health. The
www.walkwithyourdoc.ca website connects walkers across the province with photos, stories and a map
of walks happening around BC. Encourage your patients to share their photos of your walk with the
hashtag #WalkWithYourDoc for a chance to win exciting prizes!
To register your walk visit walkwithyourdoc.ca
115 - 1665 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
F 604 638 2917 TF 1 800 665 2262 doctorsofbc.ca
2) Public Message for Web/ Newsletter Posting
Let’s take steps together towards good health. Get moving with BC’s doctors!
Visit www.walkwithyourdoc.ca to find a walk near you during the week of May 6th – 14th, 2017.
Walk with your Doc is an annual event celebrating daily movement for better health. Doctors and other
health care professionals are hosting free walks in communities across the province and walking side-byside with their patients and the public.
Receive a free pedometer by signing up for a walk happening near you at www.walkwithyourdoc.ca. The
website connects BC walkers with photos, stories, and a map of walks around BC. Share your walk
photos with the hashtag #WalkWithYourDoc for a chance to win great prizes!
For more information visit walkwithyourdoc.ca
115 - 1665 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
F 604 638 2917 TF 1 800 665 2262 doctorsofbc.ca
3) Twitter Messages
We encourage you to add photos to each tweet and post, as they are more likely to be liked and
retweeted.
Are you a Doctor who is passionate about promoting health to patients? Host a walk May 6–14
#WalkWithYourDoc @DoctorsofBC http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
Docs: Do you #WalkTheTalk when it comes to patient fitness? #WalkWithYourDoc details for physicians
@DoctorsofBC http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
Spring has sprung! How are you getting more active? Join a walk May 6-14 and get a free pedometer
@DoctorsofBC http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
Lots of rural walks happening in BC May 6-14. Join one and get a free pedometer! #WalkWithYourDoc
@DoctorsofBC http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
#WalkWithYourDoc & receive a free pedometer to count your steps May 6-14! Is your community
participating? @DoctorsOfBC http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
Find a #WalkWithYourDoc event near you by checking our map. Sign up online and receive a free
pedometer @DoctorsofBC http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
Celebrate WHO’s #MoveforHealthDay and #WalkWithYour Doc May 6-14 #WalkTheTalk @DoctorsofBC
http://goo.gl/lnt5Gn
Hashtag #WalkWithYourDoc when sharing your walk photos May 6-14 for a chance to win a #FitBit
@DoctorsofBC http://goo.gl/YAr7Ox
Send a selfie while walking #WalkWithYourDoc May 6-14 for your chance to win a #FitBit @DoctorsOfBC
http://goo.gl/YAr7Ox
115 - 1665 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
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4) Poster
Download a pdf of the general WWYD poster here
For a fillable WWYD poster, please make a request to Patrick Higgins at [email protected]
115 - 1665 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
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5) Logos
Download a PNG image of the Walk With Your Doc logo in colour, black and white here.
115 - 1665 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
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