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Workplace Wellness Health Challenge with Personify Health

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Ever dreamed of climbing Machu Picchu?
Wishing you could be strolling along the Great Wall of China?
Looking to earn a point for the wellness rebate?
Well, globe trotters, this step challenge is for you!

Join the workplace wellness health challenge to virtually explore the New 7 Wonders of the World!

During this challenge, you will create - or join - a team of up to 7 members. To "unlock" the next location, start stepping! Each person's step count is added to the team's total step count. Each destination requires a certain number of steps (105,000 total team steps to be exact) for the next destination to be "unlocked." The destinations include:

  1. Lisbon (starting point, 0 steps)
  2. Roman Colosseum
  3. Petra
  4. Taj Mahal
  5. Great Wall of China
  6. Chich茅n Itz谩
  7. Christ the Redeemer
  8. Machu Picchu

Registration opens on January 12th and the challenge will run from January 22nd - February 5th.

Below is some information to know before we get started...

  • All step data must be synced or manually uploaded to the challenge no later than February 7th, 2025. Remember, if syncing a device, the history will only go back 2 weeks so be sure to sync regularly!
  • You do not need to have a special tracking device to track steps. Steps can be manually entered into the platform. Feel free to use your regular tracking tools (pedometer, apple health, other phone apps, devices, etc).
  • You can create a team of 7 or you can join an open team. You do not need to create a team of 7, or know a team of 7, in order to participate in this challenge. The maximum number of members on a team is 7. 
  • You can change teams up until the challenge start date (January 22nd). After the challenge has started, teams will be locked. 
  • Join the challenge to earn 1 point toward the rebate to be paid out in November 2025 (more information on the rebate and how to qualify can be found here).
  • Need a better understanding of what the wellness program is? Review our wellness program webpage!

Emailed via benefits newsletter on 1/7/2025.
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