Archive for May, 2010

Sponsor Profile: CTV

May 31, 2010

Recognizing CTV’s commitment today: CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada’s premier multimedia company which owns CTV Inc. and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country, and leading national specialty channels. CTV is Canada’s largest private broadcaster, offers a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming. CTV has generously [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Vicki Dunleavy

May 31, 2010

Name: Vicki Dunleavy Age: Turning 43 in 2010 Hometown: Creemore, Ontario Family: Single, Mother of 2 daughters Biggest physical accomplishment to date: 18 months of chemotherapy (1975), Tour for Kids 2005, 2006, 2007 I was born in Toronto, raised in Georgetown Ontario and have slowly migrated further north to Creemore.  Cycling has always been part [...]

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Strut for a Cure Pre-Event Coverage

May 28, 2010

ADDED: New links from Strut for a Cure: Strut for a Cure CANADA STYLE: Coco Rocha, Todd Lynn Strut For A Cure Fashion Show Here are some Strut for a Cure clips pre-event – stay tuned for post-event coverage: Top Picks : Strut for a cure : Canada AM: Coco Rocha, supermodel Fashion Icons : [...]

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Ambassador Profile: Erika Campbell

May 26, 2010

Erika Campbel: Barrie, Ontario Erika, 11, supports her friend, Adam Fedosoff, through his diagnosis and ongoing treatment of High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Erika Campbell is 11 years old and resides in Barrie, Ontario with her mom, dad, family dog, Fritz and two rats, Vada and Bella. Erika attends Algonquin Ridge Elementary School and [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Scott Doran

May 26, 2010

Name: Scott Doran If you have come to this blog my work is almost done. The fact that you are here shows that this ride has some importance to you.  Whether you know me or you have heard of me you are here and I thank you for that. My name is Scott Doran and [...]

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Volunteer Profile: Keith Bland

May 25, 2010

Keith Bland I am a 56 year old retired Police Officer who has participated in several Tour for Kids Ontario and Alberta, and Inside Ride events. My lovely wife Debbie and I became grandparents for the first time last November and she turned 50 last October and thought it would be a good idea to [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Suzanne Delaney

May 24, 2010

Name: Suzanne Delaney Age: 38 Occupation: Teacher, School Administrator and Personal Trainer Hometown: Antigonish, Nova Scotia Your biggest physical accomplishments to date: would have to be 5 years of Competitive Bodybuilding at the Provincial Level and 1 year at the National Level. I am also proud to say that I have cycled the Cabot Trail [...]

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Sponsor Profile: New York Fries

May 20, 2010

Recognizing NY Fries’ commitment today: New York Fries is a Canadian-owned retail chain specializing in premium quality, fresh-cut fries. In Canada, there are over 180 New York Fries stores in major shopping centres and movie theatres across the country, with an international presence in South Korea and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In 2004, New York [...]

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Ambassador Profile: Andy Brooks

May 19, 2010

Andy Brooks: Oakville, Ontario Child’s condition: 10 years fighting cancer. 4 years in celebrated remission Brain Tumour Age: 17 Colds last 7 days with treatment or a week without, and that week seem to drag on forever. Imagine 4,745 days of illness, give or take 100 days or so. Andy has been battling and living [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Ken Cross

May 19, 2010

Name: Ken Cross Age: 38 Cycling Experience: 1 year – started cycling on October 28, 2008 Occupation: Human Resources Manager Hometown: Kingston, Ontario Family: Married for 13 years (Colleen), and father to 3 beautiful girls; Leah 9, Megan 6 and Emma 3 Your biggest physical accomplishments to date: Completed the 2009 Sears National Kids Cancer [...]

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