Active Nation Day, the 28th of September, is a day dedicated to the power of movement. A day that stops the nation and asks the question “Are we doing enough when it comes to our health and wellbeing?”
A community initiative started in 2012 by our founder Lorna Jane Clarkson in an effort to help combat the large number of health issues people were facing, Active Nation Day is a day to move our bodies and recognise how good it feels to be active, but also serves as a reminder to get back on track if we’ve been neglecting our health and fitness goals.
Celebrated in multiple Countries around the world, Active Nation Day is also a day of community where we can also encourage our friends, families and co-workers to move with us with the goal to reignite their enthusiasm to be active as well.
Active Nation Day 2024
On Saturday, the 28th of September, we celebrated our annual Active Nation Day in partnership with parkrun. This year’s event was particularly special as we united not just to get active, but also to raise crucial funds for Women's Community Shelters.
Rain or shine, parkrunners across Australia and New Zealand came together to show their support for this important cause.
We are thrilled to announce that Lorna Jane will be donating $76,714 to Women's Community Shelters!
This generous donation will significantly impact Women’s Community Shelters by helping to provide essential services such as:
Crisis Accommodation: Offering safe and secure temporary housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence or homelessness
Support Services: Providing access to counselling, legal advice, and resources that empower women to regain independence
Emergency Funds: Assisting with immediate needs like food, clothing, and transportation, ensuring that families have the basics while they transition to stable housing
Thank you to the Lorna Jane and parkrun community for joining us. We hope you enjoyed celebrating Active Nation Day with us at parkrun! Be sure to check out some of our favourite photos from the day!
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