gcc – get the world moving

gcc is the world’s largest and most existing corporate health initiative. it is a pedometer based walking challenge for 16 weeks. the event starts on may 19 2011 and concludes on sep 6 2011. 8th year in the running, the gcc event receives endorsements from the CEOs of large organizations in the world because gcc promotes teamwork, increases your fitness, fosters a positive competitive spirit, and supports you to be active, healthy, and more productive.

to participant in the event, you have to form a team of seven. each participant receives a starter pack, which consisted of a backpack, two pedometers, one cap and a welcome booklet.

throughout the challenge, the participants are to visit the gcc website and enter the daily step count recorded on the pedometer. only swimming and cycling activities can be converted to steps from the gcc website.

you are also doing good cause for participating in the event, by supporting the global community initiatives developed and run by the gcc – foundation for chronic disease prevention, children challenge and the footprint initiative. for every participant an organization enrolls in the gcc, a child in the community is enrlled in the global children’s challenge at no cost to the school, child, government or parents.

this is the first time i am participating in this event and an eagerly looking forward to may 19 (countdown to 4 more days!).