Archive for June, 2010

Sponsor Profile: Bennett Jones

June 21, 2010

Recognizing Bennett Jones’ commitment today: An internationally recognized Canadian Law Firm, Bennett Jones is founded on the principles of professional excellence, integrity, respect, and independent thought. Our firm’s leadership position is reflected in the law we practice, the groundbreaking work we do, and the client relationships we have, as well as the quality of our [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Ulana Kopystansky

June 21, 2010

Name: Ulana Kopystansky Age: 50 Occupation: Pharmacist, Swansea Village PHARMASAVE, Toronto, ON Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Family: With Kevin – my pillar of strength, mother to 2 daughters – Taissa (1987-2001) and Adriana 1992 Biggest physical accomplishment to date: Numerous charity walks, several half marathons, 1 full marathon but these all pale in comparison to walking [...]

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Relevant Fast Facts About Childhood Cancer

June 18, 2010

A few reasons why your support is so incredibly needed and we salute those that have been part of the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation. It’s all about the kids! Make a difference: Donate or Volunteer Every year, another 1,700 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in Canada. More children die from cancer [...]

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Volunteer Profile: Jenn Allaert-Gillies

June 18, 2010

Jenn Allaert-Gillies Occupation: Registered Massage Therapist, Instructor Family: Married with a son & 2 daughters To Love, To Live, To Leave a Legacy! My life changed when I was asked to be the massage therapist of the 2008 SNKCR riders. I really had no idea how much that experience would have on my life or [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Richard Kloschinsky

June 17, 2010

Name: Richard Kloschinsky Age: 45 Occupation: Importer of salmon – Nordic Gold Salmon Hometown: Dundas, Ontario Family: Separated with two kids – Raegan 1997 and Drew 2000 Dog- Dexter Biggest Accomplishment: 4 years Epic Tour for Kids Life is meant for doing, not watching I was mountain biking with a friend one Friday in the [...]

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Ambassador Profile: Brandon Straughan

June 17, 2010

Brandon Straughan: Caledon, Ontario Age: 17 Hobbies and Interests: History, Music, Baseball Experience with Childhood Cancer Type of cancer that has affected me or my family: Medula Blastoma Number of years on treatment: 1 year Number of celebrated years off treatment: 13 years My toughest challenge with childhood cancer: Fitting in with people / relating [...]

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Sponsor Profile: Louis Garneau

June 15, 2010

Recognizing Louis Garneau’s commitment today: For over 25 years, Louis Garneau has been producing and patenting the leading apparel, helmets, shoes, accessories, and bikes for cycling and triathlon. Garneau’s technical products push the limits of excellence and performance. With distribution in over 40 countries, Louis Garneau is a leader in the industry. Louis Garneau continues [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Linda Kay

June 15, 2010

Name: Linda Kay Age: 40 Occupation: Mother of 3 and Sears Store Owner Hometown: Woodstock, Ontario Family: Married 15 years to my best friend Jim Biggest physical accomplishment(s) to date: SNKCR 2009 Ride Along Woodstock to Toronto They don’t call me “Freak” for nothing…… “Get her a membership at the Y…..get her a bike…..and get [...]

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SNKCR Rider Profile: Ed Helmus

June 11, 2010

Name: Ed Helmus Age: Just Turned 58 Occupation: Business Analyst with Sears Canada Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario Family: Married to Christine Biggest physical accomplishment(s) to date: 18 mile barefoot relay, 162k ride from Pickering to Belleville in last years ride along. 100k in support of United Way I started training and cycling last year to participate [...]

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