Archive for June, 2010

Ambassador Profile: Rachel MacDonald

June 30, 2010

Rachel MacDonald: Woodstock, Ontario Age: 8 Attend Innerkip Central School Hobbies: Playing on my Webkinz and Nintendo DS, going to church and Sunday School and singing when I am able,  I also love doing my work from school, either when I am at school or at home or the hospital on RazKids and Starfall programs [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Elizabeth Manley

June 30, 2010

Name: Elizabeth Manley Age: 36 Occupation: Trademark Agent for Cineplex Entertainment Hometown: Toronto, ON Family: Single Biggest Accomplishment: Triathlon and 2 half marathons It’s my time to give back. Hi.  My name is Elizabeth Manley and I am riding my bike across Canada to raise funds to fight childhood cancer. On September 9th, I will be [...]

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Volunteer Profile: David Campbell

June 29, 2010

David Campbell I have been a fire fighter for 23 years with the city of Toronto.  During my time on duty we come across many different situations that tug on the heart, but nothing affects me as much as the children. I am a proud father of a young girl named Erika Campbell.  She has [...]

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Sponsor Profile: Amino Vital

June 28, 2010

Recognizing Amino Vital’ commitment today: The Ajinomoto Group is a global food and amino acid powerhouse, with estimated worldwide sales totalling approximately $8 billion. One of Japan’s best-known and most respected brand names, Ajinomoto is also the unrivalled leader in amino acid R&D, commanding an approximate 60% share of the global amino acid market. Ajinomoto’s [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Ryan Lyons

June 28, 2010

Name:Ryan Lyons Age: 34 Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Professional, Avison Young Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Family: Wife Lisa, Son Benjamin (3) Event History: 2009 Tour For Kids “Rider Pride” Being a member of the 2010 Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is a privilege for me and I am proud to be a part of this remarkable [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Martin Lacelle

June 25, 2010

Name: Martin Lacelle Age: Turning 30 in 2010! Occupation: High School Teacher, École Secondaire Catholique La Citadelle Hometown: Hawkesbury, Ontario Family: Married Biggest physical accomplishment to date: 2006, 2008 and 2009 Tour For Kids EPIC Rides A loss has become a my greatest motivator I started cycling as an adult when a friend invited me [...]

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Ambassador Profile: Peter Gatti

June 24, 2010

Peter Gatti: Toronto, Ontario Peter is a very active 14 year old boy. He lives with his Mom, David and brother David, 10. Peter was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL) in April of 2006 one week after his 12th birthday after what seemed to be an uneventful bout of stomach flu. The doctor had decided to [...]

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Volunteer Profile: Greg Roloson

June 23, 2010

Greg Roloson Age: 47 Occupation: Bicycle Mechanic, Nielsen’s Bicycles Hometown: Bracebridge, ON Family: Married, wife Wanda; 2 sons – Jeff and Ben I am proud to say I was part of the first SNKCR in June 2008 and did a second tour of duty in 2009. Being part of the Ride last year changed me [...]

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SNKCR 2009: A Look Back – Day 1

June 22, 2010

As we get closer to SNKCR 2010, we take you back to our journey across Canada in 2009. We stopped in over 160 communities, both small and large experiencing Canada and feeling their warmth and kindness. We look forward to September 9, 2010 to do it all over again! An excerpt from Day 1 during [...]

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