Stepping Up for Wellness: Nonotuck’s Summer Walking Challenge

We got our steps in! Nonotuck took on a Walking Challenge beginning in June, extending indefinitely into the summer.  Many of our offices throughout the state banded together in the spirit of getting outside, enjoying the fresh air, and moving as much as possible!

Here are the results to date:

Auburn

1 Member – 167,610 Steps

Harvard

8 members – 1,157,440 steps

Lee

9 members – 1,446,547 steps

Lowell/Lynn (Team Mashujaa)

9 Members – 1,588,261 steps

Northampton (The Sojourners)

10 Members – 1,269,689 steps

Plymouth Rocks

11 Members – 2,460,121 steps

Total

8,089,668 steps

How Far Did We Go?

8,089,668 steps are approximately 4,044.83 miles. If we started walking from our office at 425 Prospect Street in Northampton headed west, we would end up in the Pacific Ocean; if we headed East, we would end up in the general vicinity of the Sahara Desert in West Africa, near the border between Mali and Algeria.

You can stay up to date with us as we continue our Walking Challenge indefinitely! If you want to join in, email Wellness Coordinator Jannelle Robinson. If you want to share pictures from your travels during our Walking Challenge, email Joshua Murray.

Nonotuck’s Wellness Initiative

How can people cultivate wellness, peace, and balance in their lives while also serving their communities? How can people take care of their own wellbeing to better serve their communities? These are the questions that guide the Nonotuck Wellness Initiative, which aims to strengthen the well-being of the Nonotuck community as we work together towards our mission. We offer Shared Living, Adult Family Care, and personalized day services for people with disabilities. Each of our services is inspired by our core values: mutuality of love and respect, and interdependence with choice, a voice, and the opportunity to live authentic lives.

This mission is carried out by a committed and caring team of Nurses, Clinicians, Care Managers, Program Directors, Administrative staff, Direct Support Workers, Placement Specialists, Community Health Workers, and our Executive Team. The Nonotuck Wellness Initiative was created to support the well-being of this team so they can continue to provide the best possible care to the people we serve.