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Team Diabetes 2018 Calendar Of Events Revealed!
A new calendar of events has been revealed for Team Diabetes. The 2018 calendar includes races in Iceland, Dublin, and a cruise!
The 21 Day Challenge To End Diabetes – Follow at #Diabetes21
Together we can end diabetes. Changing your lifestyle will work towards ending type 2 diabetes, raising money and awareness can get us closer to a cure for type 1 diabetes. Here’s how to do the #Diabetes21 challenge.
How Will #TheGivingEffect Inspire You?
A few weeks ago, I received this email from TELUS asking if I’d be interested in organizing a charity event to inspire others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjX0cq0Wo3Y “We believe that every act of giving – big or small…
Achievement Unlocked: Learn To Dance
One of the perks of being in media is getting asked to unique charity events, like a ballroom dance competition where you must learn to dance.
What’s New With Team Diabetes For 2016
I’m right into the swing of training for Team Diabetes, and there are a slew of announcements for the year. Check out these inspiring events to try out!
People With Diabetes Prove They Can #BeRemarkable
Just because you have diabetes it doesn’t have to mean you can’t #BeRemarkable. From kids going to camp to world class hurdlers, watch how diabetes is overcome
Kids With Diabetes Need Mentors Like These
Kids with diabetes need mentors. They need to be assured they can achieve their dreams. Having heroes lets you reach higher, and Max Domi is just that.
My Nominee For the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award
The Governor General Caring Canadian Award is given to Canadians who volunteer their time to help others and build a smarter and more caring nation. That’s my friend, Harry Flint.
The Team Diabetes Mall Marathon: How Far Can Someone Walk In 26 Hours?
I have made a bigger commitment to Team Diabetes for my next event. Not only do I want to raise $25,000, I want to convince 25 people to join the team raising money and awareness for the CDA and setting fitness goals and habits for themselves. Here are the details on my 26 Hour Mall Marathon with XL 103.
Seen In Calgary #37: Everything Is Blue For World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is celebrated around the world with blue monuments. Here are the blue celebrations in Calgary for World Diabetes Day.
I Was Nominated To Take The #IceBucketChallenge
I was nominated by Larry Hennessey to take the #icebucketchallenge. So I did. I donated, and then got soaked. You should too.
6000 Reasons To Be Thankful After Another Successful #TeamDBBQ
Tangerine Bank once again stepped up with huge support of Team Diabetes with another #TeamDBBQ raising $6000 for the cause. Here’s how it happened:
Playing Poker With Lanny McDonald At Flames Ambassador Poker Tournament
The Calgary Flames Ambassador Poker Tournament was a blast. I got to witness the past and future of the Flames playing with Lanny McDonald and Sean Monahan
Canadian Diabetes Association Salutes 2013 Volunteers
The Canadian Diabetes Assocation saluted their 2013 Volunteers. While it was an honour to be named Outstanding Regional Partner for mywork with Team Diabetes, the best part of the day was posing for pictures with my award. Seriously, you have to look at these photos.
No Mo’ For Me: How I Plan To Support Diabetes Awareness *AND* Men’s Health Programs
November is about more than moustaches. While the dirty stache will get all the headlines this month, November is also about diabetes awareness and World Diabetes Day. I’ve got a plan to get both causes lots of love, awareness, and fundraising. Here’s how you can help: