November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The birthday of Sir Frederick Banting is singled out as the day to shine a light on diabetes awareness around the world. One of the greatest Canadians, Banting (and…
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Join Team Diabetes And Get Inspired By Iceland
Iceland is turning up the heat. On marketing. The country is still reeling from the effects of Eyjafjallajokull and is pulling out all the stops to tell the world they are open for business. Yes,…
Team Diabetes Iceland Info Night
I’m going back to the scene of the crime. My first international marathon with Team Diabetes was in August 2003 in Reykjavik, Iceland. I’ve been asked to come on board and lead a band of…
Do You Have Diabetes? Get Checked Now
Loblaw (Real Canadian Superstore) and the Canadian Diabetes Association have partnered for an initiative called Get Checked Now. It’s to encourage Canadians to become aware of the risk factors for developing diabetes and see if…
There Are Many Ways To Pay It Forward
There is a “worthy cause” everywhere you look. Fundraising is as ubiquitous in advertising, it seems, as the push for us to consume goods. Let’s face it, charities are big business. In my role as…
Six Foods (And Drinks) To Try In Buenos Aires, Argentina
When you go to Argentina, you must try the great beef, the sweet cookies, the refreshing beer, and rich wine. Here’s a list of food to try in Buenos AIres
The Best Places To Buy Havaianas in Rio de Janeiro
The best place to buy Havaianas in Rio is off the beaten track a bit at a place called MG Bazar. It has the best selection and the best prices.
I’m In Rio Where I’m Dancing In The Rain
[twitter]Close your eyes and imagine Rio de Janeiro. Visions of sexy beaches, tight bodies and sun run wild in your mind. Beach soccer, string bikinis and cold drinks on the sand flood your mind. Corcovado,…
Have You Ever Been To Iceland?
[twitter]I’m one of the lucky ones, I went to Iceland in 2003 with Team Diabetes to run the marathon in Reykjavik and had an adventure of a lifetime. Fire and ice doesn’t begin to describe…
Team Diabetes Donations: Where Do They Go?
[twitter]World Diabetes Day is tomorrow, November 14. I’m currently raising money for Team Diabetes Rio. I’m halfway to my $6100 fundraising goal. I’m raising the money by freelancing for charity, doing voicework, hosting, web design…
What Is Diabetes?
World Diabetes Day is November 14 the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the Canadian that made such an impact on diabetics around the world by uncovering the link between the disease and insulin. Regular visitors…