AMA Youth Run Club (YRC)
Through the Alberta Medical Association Youth Run Club, a partnership of the AMA and Ever Active Schools, physicians, medical students and residents can meet with the children, teachers and families of your communities to encourage physical activity and healthful living.
How is the AMA Youth Run Club working with schools and teachers to help students be active?
How can I get involved with the AMA YRC?
As a physician, resident or medical student, you serve as a source of good health inspiration and education to your patients and members of your community.
AMA Youth Run Club Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of AMA YRC sponsors; Alberta Blue Cross and MD Financial Management! Learn more about our sponsorship partners here.
AMA Youth Run Club Ambassadors
The AMA Youth Run Club is very proud to have four exceptional Alberta athletes and citizens as its program ambassadors. These talented athletes advocate on behalf of the AMA YRC and its efforts to engage children and youth in physical activity (mostly in the great, Alberta outdoors!) and facilitate their development of life-long, healthy habits.
AMA Youth Run Club photo gallery
View photos of past AMA Youth Run Club events.
AMA YRC news and events
Live Active Community Fun Run/Walk
October 20, 2018
Come join the Alberta Medical Association Youth Run Club for a free community fun run/walk in Edmonton’s River Valley. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Opinion: Studies show active kids have better brain function
September 7, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press | Dr. Lawrence Elliott: Released earlier this year, the 2018 ParticipAction Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth says children need at least one hour of moderate to vigorous activity each and every day to maximize their brain power.
Youth Run Club – Live Active Community Fun Run
April 8, 2017
Read about the inaugural Live Active Community Fun Run, hosted by the AMA Youth Run Club back in April 2017.
Health advocacy opportunities: Be an AMA Youth Run Club CHAMPion
You don’t need to be a runner to get involved with the YRC. You can also get into a school and connect with children, teachers and your community by giving a health advocacy talk.
Click here to get involved with the AMA YRC.
Contact: Vanda Killeen, AMA Public Affairs
Email: Vanda Killeen | Phone: 780.482.0675
