A Successful Event!

Fifty people gathered at the Central Cinema to join Feet First for the viewings of the Yodios on Saturday! A short walk in the area was led by John Stewart, Feet First's President. He highlighted some of the main issues surrounding crosswalk actions, Safe Routes to School and pedestrian crashes!

Mulled wine and spiced cider warmed us up while Lisa spoke about Feet First and the aim of the Central District Youth project. Then the YODIOS were finally unveiled! The three submissions were all brilliant and looked at different areas and issues. Digital cameras will be given to each submitter! You can view the Yodios yourself here:

http://www.yodio.com/yo.aspx?CardId=BfjLl9Nhos5oe3fBRd4FvK
http://www.yodio.com/yo.aspx?cardid=7CzRkg6b6w5QkjFpugfoBE
http://www.yodio.com/Yo.aspx?CardId=Hjapxb6Rxj6QGmKPsRqCj6

Feet First also unveiled their new Safe Routes to School Documentary that will now be used to encourage other schools to get involved with the project as well as to raise awareness of the work they do!

The raffle was a brilliant success raising $370!!! And we thank you all for your kind donations and support! Overall the event was excellent for Feet First in terms of reaching out to new communities as well raising important funds for future work.

AND don't forget the final part of the project takes place on Friday 11th December! The last walking audit will start at Washington Middle School at 2.45. Contact Jen@feetfirst.info for more information about that.

Thanks again! Keep on walking!

Contest Re-opened

The three digital cameras are still up for grabs!!! We have re-opened the contest so get out into the CD, take your photos and get story telling!!

New deadline is Wed 25th November 2009.

Showcase event will be in December 2009! Date to be confirmed.

How to Participate:
1. Take a walk in the Central District and take pictures of what you see and experience. (Feet First have digital cameras you can borrow to take your photos, contact elaine@feetfirst.info for details!)

2. Create a Yodio account at www.yodio.com. You can use a parent's account if you are under 18, or create your own account with your own email address. Make sure you have your parent's permission before setting up your account. We can help with this if you are unsure what to do!

3. Put your photos into a Yodio and add audio captions via a phone to tell a digital story about your walk in the CD. Try to keep your story short and sweet, and under 3 minutes.

4. Let us know that you've entered the contest! Send an email with your Yodio that lists each photo's location, address, or closest cross street to elaine@feetfirst.info

5. Tell all your friends to enter their own CD Street Story! We'll use these stories to help make your neighborhood a safer place for pedestrians, cyclists, and the community.

Have Fun!