Meet the Foundation

The Daily Mile Foundation is responsible for overseeing the global roll-out of The Daily Mile initiative. We are few in number, but boundless in our enthusiasm and passion for getting children #FitForLife.

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Tilly McAuliffe

POSITION

Communications Executive

ORGANISATION

The Daily Mile Foundation

ABOUT ME

Sport has always been a massive part of my life and I appreciate the immense value of exercise on many different levels: a stress-buster, a social platform, fitness and all-round well-being. I have been lucky enough to participate in a number of big sporting events in recent years and the buzz which I take away from these has inspired me to provide children with this opportunity – The Daily Mile is the perfect way to get children active and involved from a young age!

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Fiona Paterson

POSITION

Programme Coordinator for Scotland

ORGANISATION

The Daily Mile Foundation

ABOUT ME

I am passionate about sport and physical activity and am totally committed to the important part it must play in improving the health of the nation. I am grateful to have been brought up in an active family where sport played a significant part of my life and also that I have been fortunate to have developed a career in sport and physical activity over the last 20 years. I look forward to working with partners across Scotland to deliver on the Scottish Government’s ambition of becoming the first Daily Mile Nation.

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Joe Lovett

POSITION

Research Coordinator

ORGANISATION

The Daily Mile Foundation

ABOUT ME

Sport and science have had an important influence on me since a young age. The benefits of physical activity for me go far beyond enhanced physical fitness to improving my mental well-being. I am passionate about achieving the goals of The Daily Mile to promote children to engage in physical activity. I firmly believe that science and research are essential to drive the foundation forward.

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Caitlin McConnell

POSITION

Event Manager

ORGANISATION

The Daily Mile Foundation

ABOUT ME

Health and fitness has been a key part of my life from a young age. I am lucky enough to have ridden horses for as long as I can remember, there is nothing better than being outside in nature doing a sport you love. For me sport is a form of relaxation, a time to switch off from everyday life, and sometimes a way to push yourself out of your comfort zone. There is nothing better than the feeling of achievement after completing a physical challenge. The Daily Mile is such an amazing way to empower young children, to get moving and have fun while being active in such a positive, supportive environment.

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Lara Chittick

POSITION

Administrator

ORGANISATION

The Daily Mile Foundation

ABOUT ME

I have always been involved in sport and continue to find benefit in keeping active! I play tennis and football regularly and enjoy getting outside whenever I can. I think maintaining physical fitness is incredibly important for both mental and physical health — I'm excited to be part of an organisation which prioritises this and gets children engaged in physical activity from an early age.

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