Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Team Mates (Part 3)
7. Patty W-B - Payroll Administrator at PCS Potash in Rocanville, Saskatchewan. 2nd marathon with the CDA. Did Amsterdam Oct. 05 and had a blast. Originally signed up for the full but injuries and flu required a change to the Half. Wasn't a runner until 1 ½ years ago but was a cyclist. Has done the RONA MS Bike Tour @ Riding Mountain National Park (170 kms in 2 days). Someone at work dropped off the CDA flyer for the marathon. Thought nothing tried nothing gained. Plus, a great way to stay motivated, a challenge and raise money for a very important disease that looms around in hundreds of households in Canada. Goal is to surpass the fund raising target and complete the full marathon.
8. Tas M - Compliance Specialist, Aecon Group (Toronto area?). Came to Canada 6 years ago from South Africa with family (husband & kids). Never enjoyed running and always belonged to a gym. Wanted to continue with fitness regime, but didn’t want to incur any additional expenses. The first time running barely made it to the end of the block, but through persistence, eventually managed first 5km. Has run 10km races, half marathons and three marathons since then. Decided that each year, would do one new marathon, preferably in a different city, that way we get to see many different places too. Joined Team Diabetes because running a marathon with a specific cause, will make it much more special, and doing this in New York.... well that's a double bonus!
9. Denis M – Halifax NS - son was diagnosed with type 1diabetes almost 7 years ago. The CDA was there to help educate, organize a camp for kids with diabetes and provide needed supplies. In 2003 heard about Team Diabetes – the chance to raise money, get in shape and travel - and signed up for their inaugural Reykjavik marathon. Brought the entire family along for the experience - 6 degrees, rainy, and blowing a gale – but still a great experience and raised a lot of money for the CDA. Looking forward to getting back in shape, doing some good, and running with a lot more people. Iceland had 500 runners…I think NYC will have a few more…maybe it will even be warmer.
8. Tas M - Compliance Specialist, Aecon Group (Toronto area?). Came to Canada 6 years ago from South Africa with family (husband & kids). Never enjoyed running and always belonged to a gym. Wanted to continue with fitness regime, but didn’t want to incur any additional expenses. The first time running barely made it to the end of the block, but through persistence, eventually managed first 5km. Has run 10km races, half marathons and three marathons since then. Decided that each year, would do one new marathon, preferably in a different city, that way we get to see many different places too. Joined Team Diabetes because running a marathon with a specific cause, will make it much more special, and doing this in New York.... well that's a double bonus!
9. Denis M – Halifax NS - son was diagnosed with type 1diabetes almost 7 years ago. The CDA was there to help educate, organize a camp for kids with diabetes and provide needed supplies. In 2003 heard about Team Diabetes – the chance to raise money, get in shape and travel - and signed up for their inaugural Reykjavik marathon. Brought the entire family along for the experience - 6 degrees, rainy, and blowing a gale – but still a great experience and raised a lot of money for the CDA. Looking forward to getting back in shape, doing some good, and running with a lot more people. Iceland had 500 runners…I think NYC will have a few more…maybe it will even be warmer.
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