Maine Street USA Meet & Greet: Run For One Planet

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Maine Street USA Meet & Greet: Run for One Planet….Last week on Main Street in Ellsworth, Maine we randomly met the folks from Run for One Planet , an environmental awareness foundation that is traveling throughout the US and Canada spreading the message of Environmental Action. Traveling in their customized van, these two ambassadors, Matt Hill & Stephanie Tait, are a young, engaging couple who are working to inspire the public to Environmental Action through their project. Their commitment to the cause is by using the platform of marathon running as the base for getting their message out, as well as visiting schools and attending public events.

On May 4 the pair departed Vancouver, British Columbia escorted by the Vancouver Marathon Society , and set their compass on attending marathons throughout the US and Canada for a year where they carry their environmental message. Their platform is simple: 10 simple actions each of us can accomplish on a day to day basis such as eating locally, turning off lights, recycling, drinking tap water, using cloth bags at the grocer, etc. to become an Environmental Action Ambassador. Sponsors include Asics , Planet Organic , Power Smart .

Check out their web site www.runforoneplanet.com . It’s a good cause. Matt and Stephanie have great energy. Never know who you’re going to meet on Main Street, USA. Celebrate Maine! Realize the Spirit!

Written by Leslie Harlow, Maine Lifestyle