Dr. Chicoine is passionate about getting Canadians healthy and fit and is spreading the news to families across the country by running with his own family. They will run 90 kilometres every day of the week, in relay, from Vancouver on the west coast, all the way to Saint John,  New Brunswick in the east, and then down into the United States, back across to the west coast and back to finish in Vancouver.

The family will give engaging presentations along the way, teaching people about the benefits of fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chicoine will also promote chiropractic care for everyone – while adjusting his own family along the way - and stress that good chiropractic care can be part of good, healthy living. 

Proceeds for the run will go to kids fitness organizations Kidsport Canada, Right to Play and Get America Fit Foundation – the Chicoines’ goal is to raise $5 M for kids fitness in North America and around the world. 

“With all the technological advances at our disposal today, we have excellent systems in place to treat disease and crisis situations like trauma associated with severe accidents,’ writes Dr. Chicoine. “This is great, but it does very little to prevent the most common chronic degenerative diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, that affect so many people today. It has become very clear that the best way to protect yourself from these conditions is through proper lifestyle choices, like good nutrition, regular exercise, a positive mental outlook, better ability to cope with stressors in your life and other factors. You are the only person who can improve and maintain optimal health. No one else can do it for you: not your doctor, or the government.”

The family began their marathon at Prospect Point in Stanley Park in Vancouver. They were honoured guests at the Langley City Council televised meeting on May 9 and presented at the Chilliwack YMCA on May 11. As well, the Chicoines have been televised by a number of networks across the country, and their marathon is continuing!

Chiropractors who would like to invite the Chicoines to address a group in their town or city, along the route of their Marathon of Health, are asked to please contact Colleen Edwards at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To learn more about the Marathon of Health, as well as to follow the progress of the Chicoine family through this amazing journey in the months to come – and/or to offer your support – please visit www.marathonofhealth.com.