Photos are courtesy of Frank Lee.

Run for One Planet co-founders, actor Matt Hill and national speaker Stephanie Tait, are coming to your community on their 11,000-mile run across North America; determined to inspire environmental action. Run for One Planet will be running through Elkton, Perryville, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen, Edgewood, White Marsh, and Baltimore.

So far Matt and Stephanie have each run a marathon a day since their start day in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on May 4th, 2008; now covering more than 4,877 miles, raising $60,057, and inspiring 5,660 new actions for earth. By the time they finish their run around the continent in 2009, Run for One Planet will have completed 422 marathons, resulting in a much healthier planet all round - a dream for all of us.

During the course of their run across Canada, Matt and Stephanie have endured mudslides, RV breakdowns, freezing rain, theft, and tendonitis, to help make a difference in communities like yours. They have also received amazing support, encouragement, and hospitality from strangers that has inspired the pair to complete their goal. In a time where more and more people are recognizing the environmental issues affecting us all, these two Canadians are taking action and making a difference.

If you would like more information on how 'Run for One Planet' can benefit your community directly, and to get involved, visit www.runforoneplanet.com/getinvolved.php.

Actor Matt Hill is a seven-time Ironman competitor and has worked with legends such as Jackie Chan in 'Shanghai Nights.' He can also be heard as the voice in the animated series, like 'Ed, Edd, and Eddy,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'Storm Hawks,' and 'Carebears.'

Stephanie Tait is recognized internationally as a national speaker and personal success coach. She has received numerous awards in honor of her outstanding achievements. Matt and Stephanie now share a new passion together, 'Run for One Planet'.

Run for One Planet's goals are for Matt and Stephanie to run one marathon each per running day, to inspire one million people to commit to one new environmentally friendly habit, and raise one million dollars. All funds raised will act as seed money for eco-system enhancement initiatives, at the grassroots level, in communities like yours around North America. Tait and Hill state, "It is our vision that the daily action of us running for one year will inspire others to take action to help the environment; one person, one action, one step at a time.

For information on the 'Legacy Action Plan,' visit www.runforoneplanet.com/donate.php.

Run for One Planet's 2008/2009 Canadian and U.S. tour is being funded by generous, green, community-oriented businesses, groups, family, and friends who believe in the vision of Run for One Planet. Local and national sponsors include ASICS, Planet Organic Markets, WatchMyRace, Home Depot, TELUS, Go-West RV Centre, Memorex, BC Hydro Power Smart, Carmanah Technologies Corp, Capers Whole Foods Market, Happy Planet foods, and Eco Apparel Clothing.

Supporters and sponsors will be able to monitor Run for One Planet's progress via a web viewing service provided by WatchMyRace for the length of the 2008/2009 tour. It will combine GPS tracking data and other information from the Run for One Planet campaign. Please visit www.watchmyrace.com.

Please visit www.runforoneplanet.com for event and run updates. For interview requests and arrival times in your community, please call 810-333-9320 (cell). Times and dates are subject to change during tour.